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GV61 DYJ

2012 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,583 mi
Last recorded128,583 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 DYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 128,583 miles

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 119,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 110,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 99,674 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 87,327 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 77,802 miles

Offside Front slight damage to tyre outer side wall

Pass 12 Dec 2019 68,182 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 58,079 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 45,162 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,251 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 22,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GV61 DYJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GV61 DYJ, 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 GV61 DYJ registered?

GV61 DYJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is GV61 DYJ safe to buy?

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