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BL61 APX

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,450 mi
Last recorded106,450 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 APX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2020 106,450 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 98,647 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2018 91,959 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 85,401 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,430 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,775 miles

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

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

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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BL61 APX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BL61 APX, 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 BL61 APX registered?

BL61 APX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is BL61 APX safe to buy?

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