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DA61 YJZ

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,666 mi
Last recorded129,666 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 129,666 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 129,411 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 119,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 108,157 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2022 107,996 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 99,409 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,332 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,115 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 79,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,251 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,455 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,011 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 21,805 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 YJZ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YJZ, 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 YJZ registered?

DA61 YJZ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is DA61 YJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 YJZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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