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Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front tyre-outer wall slightly damaged
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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YH12 EEY is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 YH12 EEY, 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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YH12 EEY is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 May 2012.
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