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SN61 ZKM

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,304 mi
Last recorded100,304 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN61 ZKM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 100,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake requires adjustment or maintenance

Fail 15 Feb 2024 100,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake requires adjustment or maintenance

Pass 7 Feb 2023 89,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 89,599 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 81,690 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 72,902 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 66,303 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 54,620 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,279 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 30,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 30,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 19,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 16,951 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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SN61 ZKM is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SN61 ZKM, 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 SN61 ZKM registered?

SN61 ZKM is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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