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YC12 UHV

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,027 mi
Last recorded161,027 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 UHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 161,027 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 153,416 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 143,748 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 133,294 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 124,121 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 124,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 118,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 111,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2016 96,846 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 84,560 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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YC12 UHV is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YC12 UHV, 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 YC12 UHV registered?

YC12 UHV is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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