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YC61 TVO

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,684 mi
Last recorded102,684 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 TVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 May 2019 102,684 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 90,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 70,821 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,648 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,025 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YC61 TVO is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC61 TVO, 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

How do I check the history of YC61 TVO?

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What year was YC61 TVO registered?

YC61 TVO is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YC61 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 TVO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC61 TVO have outstanding finance?

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