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4 EBC

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,551 mi
Last recorded169,551 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 EBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 169,551 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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4 EBC is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 4 EBC, 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 4 EBC registered?

4 EBC is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is 4 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 EBC shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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