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YB12 OBK

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

180,694 mi
Last recorded180,694 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 OBK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 180,694 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 178,194 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 172,534 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 159,842 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 157,401 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 157,401 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))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 144,614 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 121,820 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,029 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 80,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,204 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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YB12 OBK is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YB12 OBK, 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 YB12 OBK registered?

YB12 OBK is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YB12 OBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 OBK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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