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SM61 GXH

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,588 mi
Last recorded149,588 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 GXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 149,588 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 147,696 miles

o/s rear passenger door has slightly damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2025 147,696 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s rear passenger door has slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2024 137,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear passenger door is slightly damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2024 137,651 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing n/s rear. o/s rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear passenger door is slightly damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2023 125,497 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 109,462 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 109,462 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 93,861 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 75,713 miles

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

o/s rear body damage (near passenger door)

Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,355 miles

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

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

ns h/lamp pattern slightly uneven but ok for pass

Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,925 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,242 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 44,958 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,924 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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SM61 GXH is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SM61 GXH, 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 SM61 GXH registered?

SM61 GXH is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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The MOT history for SM61 GXH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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