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DF61 ETL

2012 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,181 mi
Last recorded82,181 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 ETL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 82,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside shoulders on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,119 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 78,119 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,852 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,234 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,947 miles

Nearside of vehicle slightly damaged

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 59,945 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside of vehicle slightly damaged

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,098 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 51,971 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 42,273 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,027 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,754 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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DF61 ETL is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol 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 DF61 ETL, 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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What year was DF61 ETL registered?

DF61 ETL is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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