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WV12 ZTK

2012 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

237,112 mi
Last recorded237,112 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 ZTK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 237,112 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 228,495 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 228,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 212,412 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 204,641 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 182,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 166,540 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 152,644 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 132,494 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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WV12 ZTK is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WV12 ZTK, 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 WV12 ZTK registered?

WV12 ZTK is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is WV12 ZTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 ZTK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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