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AO61 WUA

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,001 mi
Last recorded60,001 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 WUA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 60,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 57,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 53,279 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 46,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 43,477 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 40,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 38,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 35,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 32,587 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 32,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 28,606 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,118 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,085 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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AO61 WUA 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 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 AO61 WUA, 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 AO61 WUA registered?

AO61 WUA is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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