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YS61 GXC

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,988 mi
Last recorded206,988 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 GXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 206,988 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 200,095 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Dec 2019 185,450 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 185,450 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 170,648 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Dec 2018 154,823 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 154,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre excessively worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 139,422 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2018 139,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2018 127,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,986 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,049 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,521 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner shoulders

Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,691 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,681 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 63,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YS61 GXC is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 YS61 GXC, 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 YS61 GXC registered?

YS61 GXC is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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