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2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,709 mi
Last recorded105,709 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration800 HOP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 105,709 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 101,466 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 96,860 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Mar 2024 96,860 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2023 89,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 89,843 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,512 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 82,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall full of cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,341 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,029 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,855 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 46,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 40,503 miles

nearside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 27 Nov 2015 39,473 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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800 HOP 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 800 HOP, 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 800 HOP registered?

800 HOP is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is 800 HOP safe to buy?

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