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YT12 ESV

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,643 mi
Last recorded16,643 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 ESV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 16,643 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 15,995 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 14,646 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 14,139 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 13,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 13,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 13,340 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2019 12,873 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 12,873 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 12,524 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 12,261 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 12,007 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015

all tyres wearing on inside

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 ESV is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YT12 ESV, 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 ESV registered?

YT12 ESV is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YT12 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 ESV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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