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VE61 UOT

2012 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,155 mi
Last recorded67,155 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 UOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 67,155 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 76,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 70,907 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 70,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 64,791 miles

both front tyres wear to edges

Fail 21 Feb 2024 64,788 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres wear to edges

Pass 20 Feb 2023 60,503 miles

Front tyres slight wear to edges

Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,858 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 52,108 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 52,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 50,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 44,690 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 39,183 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Jan 2018 33,299 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 25,949 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 20,693 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 15,455 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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VE61 UOT is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UOT, 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 VE61 UOT?

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What year was VE61 UOT registered?

VE61 UOT is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is VE61 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 UOT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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