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DF61 YTX

2012 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,594 mi
Last recorded71,594 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 YTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 71,594 miles

alternator drive belt in very poor condition

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f and both rear coil springs becoming corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 66,696 miles

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

front brake discs becoming worn

Fail 9 Jan 2024 66,696 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs becoming worn

o/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 9 Jan 2023 60,930 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

o/s/ side indicator lens broken

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 9 Jan 2023 60,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust becoming corroded

o/s/ side indicator lens broken

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2022 57,102 miles

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

engine air intake hose split

o/s side indicator lens missing/broken

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,834 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 48,353 miles

n/s/r indicator slightly pale

slight damage to o/s side indicator

Fail 30 Dec 2019 48,353 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

n/s/r brake disc contaminated

n/s/r indicator slightly pale

slight damage to o/s side indicator

Pass 11 Jan 2019 44,791 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,889 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2017 34,846 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Jan 2016 2,863 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 2,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 23,593 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 23,593 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 YTX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YTX, 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 YTX registered?

DF61 YTX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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