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SG61 LGW

2012 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,755 mi
Last recorded64,755 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 LGW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,755 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 64,753 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 60,981 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,972 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 51,799 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 46,963 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 46,915 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 42,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 42,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 38,358 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

front brake discs pitted and worn on the inside

rear brake discs lipped/won

Pass 23 Oct 2014 31,967 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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SG61 LGW is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG61 LGW, 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 SG61 LGW registered?

SG61 LGW is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is SG61 LGW safe to buy?

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