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AU12 YKC

2012 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,280 mi
Last recorded48,280 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 48,280 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S rear tyre wearing the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 47,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,416 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 46,138 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 45,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 45,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to limit/perished

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,850 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 40,832 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,463 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,049 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 25,607 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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AU12 YKC is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AU12 YKC, 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 AU12 YKC registered?

AU12 YKC is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AU12 YKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 YKC shows 12 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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