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RE61 MLL

2012 Volvo S40

Black Gas bi-fuel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

256,908 mi
Last recorded256,908 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 MLL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 256,908 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 256,908 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 256,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 246,389 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 246,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 242,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 239,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 204,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 204,712 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 170,077 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 170,077 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing gas (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 165,209 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 146,488 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 146,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 125,741 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 125,732 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 106,594 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 103,003 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 100,426 miles

Engine/gear box oil leaks.

O/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

O/S/R Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RE61 MLL is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE61 MLL, 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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RE61 MLL is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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