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WL12 LOA

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,277 mi
Last recorded59,277 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 LOA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 59,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 47,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 34,779 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 31,747 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 29,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 24,888 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 24,888 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 21,430 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 17,615 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 11,667 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 11,664 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 11,201 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 8,689 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 7,520 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 5,834 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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WL12 LOA is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WL12 LOA, 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 WL12 LOA registered?

WL12 LOA is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is WL12 LOA safe to buy?

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