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PY61 FMK

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,865 mi
Last recorded136,865 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 FMK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 136,865 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 136,779 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 132,019 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 125,849 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 116,930 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,307 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 86,160 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 86,068 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,929 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,788 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,021 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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PY61 FMK is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PY61 FMK, 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 PY61 FMK registered?

PY61 FMK is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is PY61 FMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY61 FMK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY61 FMK have outstanding finance?

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