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YG12 JNJ

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,558 mi
Last recorded133,558 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 JNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 133,558 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 133,420 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 127,389 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 121,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 115,286 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 110,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to inspect all items

Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox has misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 15 Feb 2018 91,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 91,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,133 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 82,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,250 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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YG12 JNJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YG12 JNJ, 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 YG12 JNJ registered?

YG12 JNJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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