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DS12 LYP

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,522 mi
Last recorded90,522 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 LYP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 90,522 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 86,556 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 86,553 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 81,659 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 75,099 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,614 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 61,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 48,694 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 38,433 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 29,853 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 18,811 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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DS12 LYP is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DS12 LYP, 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 DS12 LYP registered?

DS12 LYP is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is DS12 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 LYP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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