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YC12 UJB

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,604 mi
Last recorded159,604 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 UJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 159,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 159,569 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 155,123 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 128,374 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 128,330 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 117,896 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 117,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 87,339 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UJB is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UJB, 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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What year was YC12 UJB registered?

YC12 UJB is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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