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ST62 WFJ

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,289 mi
Last recorded135,289 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 WFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 135,289 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 109,815 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boot worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf outer and inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 103,556 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 103,556 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 97,059 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 97,059 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 Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 87,218 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 87,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 77,888 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,811 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,408 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,937 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,428 miles

front inner pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,044 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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ST62 WFJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST62 WFJ, 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 ST62 WFJ registered?

ST62 WFJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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