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A7 JNT

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,110 mi
Last recorded104,110 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JNT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 104,110 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 96,686 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 87,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven inner edgewear, may cause road noise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven inner edgewear, may cause road noise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake discs have surface corrosion (Both sides)

Fail 10 Nov 2023 87,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven inner edgewear, may cause road noise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven inner edgewear, may cause road noise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake discs have surface corrosion (Both sides)

Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,413 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 70,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,181 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 64,181 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 60,523 miles

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

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 15 Oct 2018 52,379 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,794 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,116 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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A7 JNT 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 A7 JNT, 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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A7 JNT is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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