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SY12 PXJ

2012 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,779 mi
Last recorded127,779 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 PXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 127,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 121,240 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 112,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 104,434 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 99,335 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 99,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 90,482 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 82,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2020 82,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 73,915 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 66,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 56,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 47,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 36,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SY12 PXJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY12 PXJ, 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 SY12 PXJ registered?

SY12 PXJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is SY12 PXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 PXJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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