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BL61 HRF

2012 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,407 mi
Last recorded157,407 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 HRF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 157,407 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 157,407 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 146,841 miles

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 133,231 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 122,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 122,914 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has worn stepped on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre has worn stepped on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,518 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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BL61 HRF is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BL61 HRF, 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 HRF registered?

BL61 HRF is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is BL61 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 HRF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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