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AK62 BYC

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,557 mi
Last recorded85,557 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 BYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2016 85,557 miles

slight leak on off side front inner cv boot

Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,857 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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AK62 BYC is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 AK62 BYC, 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

How do I check the history of AK62 BYC?

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What year was AK62 BYC registered?

AK62 BYC is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AK62 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 BYC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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