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YH12 LOF

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,689 mi
Last recorded64,689 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 LOF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2025 64,689 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,048 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 59,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 53,355 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,403 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 43,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 35,470 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,206 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,938 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,233 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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YH12 LOF is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YH12 LOF, 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 YH12 LOF registered?

YH12 LOF is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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