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YP62 KMJ

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,811 mi
Last recorded98,811 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 KMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 98,811 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 84,144 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 68,122 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 57,090 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 51,020 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 48,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 42,522 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 37,511 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,173 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,047 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 25,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YP62 KMJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YP62 KMJ, 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 YP62 KMJ registered?

YP62 KMJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is YP62 KMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 KMJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP62 KMJ have outstanding finance?

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