MOT Status
ValidMileage
128,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid & o/s (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface in bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe support corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF61 HVY is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 DF61 HVY, 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 HVY registered?
DF61 HVY is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 2012.
Is DF61 HVY safe to buy?
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