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YT12 EPP

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,578 mi
Last recorded42,578 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 EPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 42,578 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 25,827 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 25,227 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 25,191 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 May 2022 21,034 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2021 20,355 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 19,107 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 17,353 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 14,704 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 11,649 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 9,867 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 8,376 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 6,094 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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YT12 EPP is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YT12 EPP, 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

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What year was YT12 EPP registered?

YT12 EPP is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YT12 EPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 EPP shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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