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LX61 VKA

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,863 mi
Last recorded73,863 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 VKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 73,863 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 73,814 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2025 64,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 54,493 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 53,796 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 52,396 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,432 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 49,153 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 44,300 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 40,919 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,812 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 36,812 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,146 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 18,747 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 VKA is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 LX61 VKA, 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 LX61 VKA registered?

LX61 VKA is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is LX61 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX61 VKA 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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