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WF12 FWM

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,297 mi
Last recorded206,297 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 FWM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 206,297 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 197,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 185,237 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 167,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 160,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 153,603 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

damage on windscreen, brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 27 May 2020 151,098 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage on windscreen

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2020 151,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2019 143,932 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has slight cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 135,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has excessive wear on the inner and outer egdes (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2018 135,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has excessive wear on the inner and outer egdes (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 126,100 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allwoing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Mar 2017 126,100 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allwoing full inspection of some components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 21 Apr 2016 118,381 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear bump stop split

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 99,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear bump stop split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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WF12 FWM is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WF12 FWM, 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 WF12 FWM registered?

WF12 FWM is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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