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YS61 OXJ

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,796 mi
Last recorded129,796 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 OXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 129,796 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear heatshield loose

engine tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2022 124,295 miles

rear exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 11 Jan 2021 111,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL LONG

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,309 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,397 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,970 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,381 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 76,381 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 67,084 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 57,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 57,979 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 OXJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

YS61 OXJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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The MOT history for YS61 OXJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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