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BD61 ZMU

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,520 mi
Last recorded159,520 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 ZMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 159,520 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 136,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner tyre cracking on wall

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wall cracking

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 116,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,377 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 103,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WILL SOON NEED REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 86,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Dec 2014 86,918 miles

minor chips in windscreen

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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BD61 ZMU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD61 ZMU, 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 BD61 ZMU registered?

BD61 ZMU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is BD61 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 ZMU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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