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YS61 GXW

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,646 mi
Last recorded116,646 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 GXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 116,646 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 116,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,641 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,171 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 62,814 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 GXW is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

YS61 GXW is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is YS61 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 GXW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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