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YP12 LRF

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,789 mi
Last recorded81,789 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 LRF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,789 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Wipers smearing

Fail 1 Jun 2016 81,788 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Wipers smearing

Pass 8 May 2015 63,762 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 63,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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YP12 LRF is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YP12 LRF, 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 YP12 LRF registered?

YP12 LRF is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is YP12 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 LRF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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