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PX12 WSY

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,783 mi
Last recorded191,783 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 WSY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 191,783 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 188,451 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 186,910 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 182,254 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 176,049 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 172,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 170,586 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 164,115 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 152,079 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 152,079 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 140,126 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 140,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 127,233 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 93,097 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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PX12 WSY is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PX12 WSY, 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 PX12 WSY registered?

PX12 WSY is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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The MOT history for PX12 WSY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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