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YT12 UZK

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,739 mi
Last recorded138,739 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 UZK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 138,739 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 138,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 129,588 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 111,583 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

center exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,694 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,012 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 75,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inconjunction with tread worn to min wear level and worn inner 1/4 bald (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front worn bald inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,844 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 UZK is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UZK, 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 YT12 UZK registered?

YT12 UZK is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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