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SM62 GYU

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,582 mi
Last recorded112,582 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 GYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 112,582 miles

under tray fitted to the car .

Pass 8 Dec 2022 107,867 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) and rear pads low .

under tray fiited to the car

Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake calliper slightly damp but not leaking

Offside Rear Tyre has cut on sidewall

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 86,131 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 66,598 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 66,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 51,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2017 36,651 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner & outer tread

Pass 24 May 2016 21,589 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 18,252 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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SM62 GYU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM62 GYU, 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 SM62 GYU registered?

SM62 GYU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SM62 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 GYU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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