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A12 OWX

2018 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,549 mi
Last recorded98,549 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 OWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 98,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 88,896 miles

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

n/s/r tyre split on inner sidewall

Fail 10 Jun 2025 88,883 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/split to cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2024 66,413 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 57,513 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 57,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 41,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 26,728 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 26,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts round inside edge cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (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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A12 OWX is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 35,909 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 OWX, 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 8 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 OWX registered?

A12 OWX is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 July 2018.

Is A12 OWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 OWX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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