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1729 DT

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,883 mi
Last recorded59,883 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1729 DT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 59,883 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 57,844 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 56,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 53,087 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 53,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 51,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,698 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 49,698 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 47,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,660 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 43,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 39,711 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 33,670 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 25,687 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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1729 DT is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,001 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1729 DT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1729 DT registered?

1729 DT is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is 1729 DT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1729 DT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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