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A12 GEU

2017 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

93,148 mi
Last recorded93,148 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 93,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 125,645 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 65,685 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 65,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 113,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 44,690 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 106,996 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 106,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2021 92,496 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 92,496 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 25,585 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,125 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 79,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 73,219 miles

Offside Rear has several small cuts, but deep enough for cord, inner sidewall

Fail 2 Jul 2018 73,219 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear has several small cuts, but deep enough for cord, inner sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,500 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 60,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,009 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 47,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wearing inner edge tyres

emissions to clean to register

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,746 miles

both rear tyres starting to seperate on inner edge

emissions to clean to register

Fail 11 Sep 2013 41,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres starting to seperate on inner edge

emissions to clean to register

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,655 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge close to limit

emissions to clean to register

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,681 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,968 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 22,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A12 GEU is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 2017 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 42,458 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 A12 GEU, 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 9 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 GEU registered?

A12 GEU is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is A12 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 GEU shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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