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GJ62 YWX

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,532 mi
Last recorded85,532 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 YWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 85,532 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 80,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 76,670 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 72,122 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspect shock bent

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 72,122 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush worn - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspect shock bent

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,933 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,876 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 62,169 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 52,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 26,768 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 13,384 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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GJ62 YWX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GJ62 YWX, 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 GJ62 YWX registered?

GJ62 YWX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ62 YWX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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