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RE61 YGW

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,724 mi
Last recorded85,724 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 YGW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 85,724 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray Fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2024 78,345 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear / balding (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 78,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear / balding (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 69,626 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 68,266 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,771 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre are wearing on its inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 57,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 57,535 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 55,763 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 55,763 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side wall damaged and it has had plug repair 205.55.16.V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 50,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on its inner and outer tread/edges 205.55.16.V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has sign of a side wall repair plug

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 43,746 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 43,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 37,105 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing.

Offside Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Offside Rear tyre wearing low, also perishing.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 25,466 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 18,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 18,176 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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RE61 YGW is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YGW, 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 RE61 YGW registered?

RE61 YGW is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is RE61 YGW safe to buy?

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