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VE61 UOR

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,897 mi
Last recorded106,897 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 UOR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 106,897 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged abnormal wear on inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 106,543 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 106,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 105,303 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 103,908 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 102,135 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,186 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 100,136 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,478 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 93,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 87,928 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,821 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Inner Edge

Pass 28 Feb 2018 70,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,820 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 63,118 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,582 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VE61 UOR is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver 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 VE61 UOR, 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

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What year was VE61 UOR registered?

VE61 UOR is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is VE61 UOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 UOR 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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