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DA61 YJV

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,737 mi
Last recorded48,737 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YJV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 48,737 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 45,394 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 41,728 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 41,715 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 40,322 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 34,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 29,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 24,099 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 23,144 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 19,261 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 15,876 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 11,782 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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DA61 YJV is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DA61 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

DA61 YJV is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is DA61 YJV safe to buy?

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