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DA61 YJS

2012 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,364 mi
Last recorded61,364 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YJS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 61,364 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 57,668 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 53,935 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 50,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 48,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 44,409 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 41,240 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 37,207 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,967 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,477 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,558 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,631 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 26,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 25,363 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 25,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DA61 YJS is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DA61 YJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA61 YJS registered?

DA61 YJS is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is DA61 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 YJS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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