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DK12 WDR

2012 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,659 mi
Last recorded68,659 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 WDR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 68,659 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 63,581 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 59,500 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 55,472 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 53,147 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,263 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 50,445 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 45,326 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,011 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,699 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,284 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,641 miles

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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DK12 WDR is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DK12 WDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK12 WDR registered?

DK12 WDR is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is DK12 WDR safe to buy?

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