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GY61 PKU

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,000 mi
Last recorded40,000 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 PKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 40,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre is starting to sow signs of feathering on the inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2024 38,249 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Aug 2024 38,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Aug 2023 36,333 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 34,201 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 32,751 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 32,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 31,253 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 28,795 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 24,406 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 20,890 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 18,605 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 14,712 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 11,072 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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GY61 PKU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY61 PKU, 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 GY61 PKU registered?

GY61 PKU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is GY61 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 PKU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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