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AD12 ASO

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,298 mi
Last recorded154,298 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 ASO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 154,298 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 141,875 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2024 135,154 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2023 122,157 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 110,521 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 98,832 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 98,832 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 90,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,649 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,738 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,586 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,082 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,838 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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AD12 ASO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AD12 ASO, 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 AD12 ASO registered?

AD12 ASO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AD12 ASO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 ASO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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