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WK62 URC

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,549 mi
Last recorded166,549 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 URC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 166,549 miles

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

heat shield loose and corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 153,420 miles

Offside Rear light housing cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 137,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 124,822 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen low down on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

slight water ingress in rear no plate

Pass 2 Jun 2020 118,561 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp lens broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 118,478 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating THIS FAULT IS SEVERE *****Dangerous, advised not to drive******* (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Attempted to adjust, limit of adjustment reached. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp lens broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 97,010 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 75,718 miles

2 undertray bolts missing

engine oil leak

front discs lipped

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

slight power steering fluid leak rear of engine

Fail 8 May 2018 75,718 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f inner (2.5.C.1a)

2 undertray bolts missing

engine oil leak

front discs lipped

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

slight power steering fluid leak rear of engine

Pass 4 May 2017 58,467 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 46,577 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 30,922 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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WK62 URC is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WK62 URC, 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 WK62 URC registered?

WK62 URC is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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