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A1 UGR

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,482 mi
Last recorded125,482 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 UGR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 125,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 116,065 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 116,003 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 108,842 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 99,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHT WEAR INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 89,493 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,686 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 77,034 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad very low, advise wheel removal/inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 66,662 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,533 miles

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

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)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring most underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,606 miles

Engine undertray fitted obscuring some engine components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 33,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A1 UGR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A1 UGR, 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 A1 UGR registered?

A1 UGR is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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