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YY12 FSG

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,965 mi
Last recorded64,965 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 FSG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 64,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 63,020 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 63,016 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 60,244 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 58,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 56,141 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 54,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 53,583 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,313 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,400 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,032 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Fail 20 Apr 2017 41,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,690 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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YY12 FSG is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY12 FSG, 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 YY12 FSG registered?

YY12 FSG is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is YY12 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 FSG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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