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DA61 YJT

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,326 mi
Last recorded235,326 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YJT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 235,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 207,501 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 197,771 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F, N/S/F, N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 197,771 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F, N/S/F, N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 174,396 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 146,028 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,853 miles

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

zero emissions

Pass 17 Jan 2017 103,407 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 103,407 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 78,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,174 miles

tyres worn on shoulders may need front and rear tracking

Fail 7 Jan 2015 52,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyres worn on shoulders may need front and rear tracking

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 YJT is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA61 YJT, 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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DA61 YJT is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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