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YT12 TBX

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

210,678 mi
Last recorded210,678 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 TBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 210,678 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 210,678 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 181,307 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 5 Oct 2023 148,826 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 139,651 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 134,394 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 127,845 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 98,151 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 92,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2018 92,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 78,775 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 65,401 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 50,691 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 TBX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

YT12 TBX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is YT12 TBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 TBX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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