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DE12 WWP

2012 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,732 mi
Last recorded194,732 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 WWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 194,732 miles

Center heat sheild lose

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner tie rod play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 173,480 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 153,281 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 153,281 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 133,102 miles

Under Tray Fitted Not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2022 133,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under Tray Fitted Not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2021 115,726 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 103,750 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 103,750 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 83,497 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 82,820 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 71,388 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 54,655 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2017 54,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,243 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 41,234 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 28,455 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 28,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DE12 WWP is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE12 WWP, 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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DE12 WWP is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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