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WG61 SXX

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,492 mi
Last recorded91,492 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 SXX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 91,492 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 88,339 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 85,170 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,323 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,725 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 70,212 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 63,258 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 55,826 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 55,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,652 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,336 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 33,898 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish between tread pattern

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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WG61 SXX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WG61 SXX, 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 WG61 SXX registered?

WG61 SXX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is WG61 SXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG61 SXX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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