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AK12 VYC

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,909 mi
Last recorded190,909 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 190,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 185,009 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 179,774 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 172,974 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 163,952 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 154,788 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 145,052 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 139,711 miles

All brake discs pitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,949 miles

Both front brake discs badly lipped.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,260 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

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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AK12 VYC is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK12 VYC, 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 AK12 VYC registered?

AK12 VYC is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is AK12 VYC safe to buy?

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