MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU12 YWA is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BU12 YWA, 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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How do I check the history of BU12 YWA?
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What year was BU12 YWA registered?
BU12 YWA is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2012.
Is BU12 YWA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU12 YWA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BU12 YWA have outstanding finance?
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