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GY12 NBF

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,189 mi
Last recorded32,189 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 NBF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 32,189 miles

OSF tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2018 32,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NSF tyre sidewall damaged

NSR tyre has deep cut on tread, no chords exposed

OSF tyre bald on inner edge

OSF tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,258 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s repeater lens damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GY12 NBF is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 GY12 NBF, 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 GY12 NBF registered?

GY12 NBF is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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