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MW61 ORG

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,771 mi
Last recorded124,771 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 ORG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 124,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 120,097 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 114,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2024 114,213 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 109,455 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2023 109,455 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 101,506 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 92,904 miles

Offside Front Upper Slight play in shock absorber top mount

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jun 2021 92,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn unevenly on inner edge (stepped) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Slight play in shock absorber top mount

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jul 2020 88,178 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 88,178 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front number plate is slightly insecure

front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,222 miles

Front Front brakes have just met the brake imbalance limit of 30%

Offside Front Mirror cap is missing

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 64,222 miles

Front Front brakes have just met the brake imbalance limit of 30%

Offside Front Mirror cap is missing

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,973 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 49,970 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,843 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing off inner edges

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 34,843 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing off inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MW61 ORG is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MW61 ORG, 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 MW61 ORG registered?

MW61 ORG is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is MW61 ORG safe to buy?

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