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YF61 ZYB

2012 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,281 mi
Last recorded163,281 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 ZYB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 163,281 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 155,161 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 146,268 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 146,214 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 136,557 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 130,691 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 114,252 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,709 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,817 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,618 miles

Grease on O/S/F inner CV boot but no signs of damage.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 61,618 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Grease on O/S/F inner CV boot but no signs of damage.

N/S/F upper tail light out.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZYB is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

YF61 ZYB is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YF61 ZYB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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