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DE12 WWS

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,942 mi
Last recorded121,942 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 WWS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 121,942 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 121,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2024 112,818 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 112,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 104,177 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 94,507 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 91,393 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 91,225 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 Outline marker lamp not working amber marker light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 78,876 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,457 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 68,451 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,339 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 57,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2016 43,509 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 28,707 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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DE12 WWS is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE12 WWS, 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 DE12 WWS registered?

DE12 WWS is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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