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AV61 YNE

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

280,307 mi
Last recorded280,307 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YNE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 280,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED.. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 280,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT.. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE.. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED.. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 273,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 267,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 249,141 miles

chip in front windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2018 222,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower arm / rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 222,973 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower arm / rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 195,855 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 11 Oct 2017 195,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2017 162,956 miles

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

nearside front tyre feathering on inner edge

offside front tyre has damage to the inner sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2016 138,911 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 122,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 122,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 92,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV61 YNE is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV61 YNE, 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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AV61 YNE is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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