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DK12 WDU

2012 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,462 mi
Last recorded90,462 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 WDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 90,462 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 90,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 86,251 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 80,588 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 72,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn slick on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn slick on inner edge.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 65,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn slick on inner edge and close to showing cord.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn slick on inner edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,473 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,660 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,044 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,416 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,360 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 32,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,896 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,258 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 23,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 17,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Osr reflector broken

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 WDU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WDU, 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 WDU registered?

DK12 WDU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DK12 WDU safe to buy?

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