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WH05 SAX

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,083 mi
Last recorded126,083 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 SAX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 126,083 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 126,057 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 125,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 124,079 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 122,280 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 120,511 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 119,058 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,347 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 110,758 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 104,569 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 100,468 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,736 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,910 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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WH05 SAX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel 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 WH05 SAX, 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 WH05 SAX registered?

WH05 SAX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is WH05 SAX safe to buy?

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