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YF61 UOY

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,726 mi
Last recorded32,726 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 UOY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 32,726 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 31,351 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 29,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 28,860 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 28,042 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 27,427 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 26,174 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 24,458 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,574 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 19,394 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 16,436 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 9,211 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 8,280 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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YF61 UOY is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YF61 UOY, 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 YF61 UOY registered?

YF61 UOY is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is YF61 UOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 UOY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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