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EN61 HTL

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,645 mi
Last recorded98,645 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 HTL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 98,645 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 98,615 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 78,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 78,575 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 75,344 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 73,571 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,532 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 71,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,576 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 64,253 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 52,163 miles

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

Front brake disc corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 47,656 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 42,446 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,378 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 25,045 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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EN61 HTL is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel 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 EN61 HTL, 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 EN61 HTL registered?

EN61 HTL is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is EN61 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 HTL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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