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SW12 GPJ

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,860 mi
Last recorded47,860 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 47,860 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 47,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 44,065 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 39,625 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 39,625 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 34,029 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 34,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 33,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 33,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 32,629 miles

Offside Front brake disc,has corrosion to inner surface

Fail 26 Nov 2020 32,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc,has corrosion to inner surface

Pass 19 Jun 2019 30,523 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 30,523 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 28,253 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,271 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,687 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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SW12 GPJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW12 GPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW12 GPJ registered?

SW12 GPJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is SW12 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 GPJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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