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YH12 NYW

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,821 mi
Last recorded57,821 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 NYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 57,821 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 57,095 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 55,744 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 52,894 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 50,075 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 44,340 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 40,578 miles

Tyre inflation kit out of date.

Fail 19 Jun 2018 40,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre inflation kit out of date.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,021 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 36,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 32,005 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,074 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 NYW is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH12 NYW, 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 YH12 NYW registered?

YH12 NYW is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 NYW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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