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YF61 WRX

2012 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,573 mi
Last recorded83,573 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 WRX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,573 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 79,374 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 76,704 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 74,059 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,060 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,327 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 68,327 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 65,093 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,006 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 49,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,837 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 30,694 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 19,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WRX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

YF61 WRX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is YF61 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 WRX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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