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89,142 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust flexible section deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust flexible section deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust flexi is in poor condition
Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.18mm - inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.79mm - inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inside and outside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inside and outside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn smooth outside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Both front tyres wearing low on edges
Slight lip on both front brake discs
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Both front tyres wearing low on edges
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Slight lip on both front brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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YB61 VLY is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YB61 VLY, 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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YB61 VLY is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2012.
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