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VE12 JKZ

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

184,774 mi
Last recorded184,774 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 JKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 184,774 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 179,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 174,835 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 170,884 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 170,883 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 164,114 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion on discs

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2019 164,114 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on discs

o/s/r tyre tread around 3mm

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 150,336 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 136,508 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 118,496 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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 11 Jun 2015 102,846 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,614 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58 miles

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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VE12 JKZ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VE12 JKZ, 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.

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What year was VE12 JKZ registered?

VE12 JKZ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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