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YP12 LRO

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,730 mi
Last recorded154,730 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 LRO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 154,730 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 147,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 147,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 139,511 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 130,709 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 130,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 127,445 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 127,445 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 118,196 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 115,319 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 115,319 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 110,074 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 105,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2017 98,344 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,646 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 82,476 miles

Oil leak

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

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 LRO is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YP12 LRO, 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 LRO registered?

YP12 LRO is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is YP12 LRO safe to buy?

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