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CP12 WOU

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,648 mi
Last recorded150,648 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 WOU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 150,648 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 150,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 149,055 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 149,055 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 147,571 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 144,797 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 144,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 135,694 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 135,694 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 121,208 miles

Nearside 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 wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 121,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 106,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TRACKED BADLY TO INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 105,933 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TRACKED BADLY TO INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 93,324 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 87,421 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 69,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CP12 WOU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CP12 WOU, 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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CP12 WOU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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