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GJ12 WYU

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,349 mi
Last recorded55,349 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 WYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,349 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,987 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 43,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,501 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,879 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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GJ12 WYU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GJ12 WYU, 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 GJ12 WYU registered?

GJ12 WYU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is GJ12 WYU safe to buy?

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