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GV61 YYG

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,394 mi
Last recorded89,394 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 YYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 89,394 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 88,620 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 87,934 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 86,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 86,439 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,216 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,497 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 83,118 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 77,095 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 74,978 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not exposing structure

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2017 66,401 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 66,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only just met requirements (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,911 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 44,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 YYG is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 GV61 YYG, 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

How do I check the history of GV61 YYG?

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What year was GV61 YYG registered?

GV61 YYG is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is GV61 YYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 YYG 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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