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AY12 WFW

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,547 mi
Last recorded162,547 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WFW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 162,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 151,218 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 145,524 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 138,531 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lense condensation

Pass 5 Mar 2022 134,639 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 131,042 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 131,039 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 127,328 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 110,695 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 94,137 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 76,606 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 76,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 34,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AY12 WFW is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY12 WFW, 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 AY12 WFW registered?

AY12 WFW is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is AY12 WFW safe to buy?

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