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SC61 CGO

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,603 mi
Last recorded106,603 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 CGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 106,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 100,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,490 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 91,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 81,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,595 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,357 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,441 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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SC61 CGO is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SC61 CGO, 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 SC61 CGO registered?

SC61 CGO is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is SC61 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC61 CGO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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