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YS61 GXE

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,195 mi
Last recorded73,195 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 GXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,195 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,195 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,195 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 72,293 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 72,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,813 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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YS61 GXE is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YS61 GXE, 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

How do I check the history of YS61 GXE?

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What year was YS61 GXE registered?

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

Is YS61 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 GXE shows 6 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.

Does YS61 GXE have outstanding finance?

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