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1FHV234

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,769 mi
Last recorded149,769 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1FHV234
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 149,769 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 149,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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1FHV234 is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 1FHV234, 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 1FHV234 registered?

1FHV234 is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is 1FHV234 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1FHV234 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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