MOT Status
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105,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner bald (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust flexi broken
Rear tyres stepped
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust flexi broken
Rear tyres stepped
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wiper blades starting to smear/streak
sidewall damage to NSF tyre
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wiper blades starting to smear/streak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
sidewall damage to NSF tyre
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY61 TYW is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 YY61 TYW, 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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YY61 TYW is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 February 2012.
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