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SW61 UVA

2012 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,146 mi
Last recorded80,146 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 UVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 80,146 miles

Coolant level low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 75,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Feb 2025 75,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 70,381 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 63,579 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 57,319 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 57,319 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,330 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 50,353 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, uneven tyre wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 45,064 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,311 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,499 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,191 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,537 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 23,908 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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SW61 UVA is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SW61 UVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW61 UVA?

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What year was SW61 UVA registered?

SW61 UVA is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is SW61 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 UVA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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