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YS61 GXV

2012 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,217 mi
Last recorded103,217 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 GXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 103,217 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 102,261 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 99,202 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 99,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 92,791 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on inside shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing on inside shoulder

Pass 14 Jan 2022 86,846 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 86,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,930 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 75,720 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 63,015 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 63,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,175 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 42,776 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 32,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 18,193 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 GXV is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GXV, 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 GXV registered?

YS61 GXV is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is YS61 GXV safe to buy?

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