MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Battery security
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside front tyre wearing very thin at inner edge
Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front tyre wearing very thin at inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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VE61 VLS is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 VLS, 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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How do I check the history of VE61 VLS?
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What year was VE61 VLS registered?
VE61 VLS is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 January 2012.
Is VE61 VLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE61 VLS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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