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WU12 HFB

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,032 mi
Last recorded130,032 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 HFB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 130,032 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 126,894 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 123,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,061 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,077 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 103,599 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,894 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 88,881 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 88,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,198 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 19 Feb 2016 32,532 miles

engine oil is low

Pass 7 Mar 2015 14,173 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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WU12 HFB 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 WU12 HFB, 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 WU12 HFB registered?

WU12 HFB is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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