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LX61 VJU

2012 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,118 mi
Last recorded87,118 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 VJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 87,118 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 78,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,908 miles

Lower arm rear bushes slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2021 66,660 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 57,006 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 53,111 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 53,111 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 36,044 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 21,067 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 18,051 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 16,484 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 14,110 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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LX61 VJU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,999cc petrol 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 LX61 VJU, 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 LX61 VJU registered?

LX61 VJU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is LX61 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX61 VJU 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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