MOT Status
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206,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
engine cover and under tray fitted not allwoing full inspection of some components
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
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
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
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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