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AD12 ASU

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,283 mi
Last recorded166,283 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 ASU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 166,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 165,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 152,593 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 152,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 134,935 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,436 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,105 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 107,440 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,195 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 87,195 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,840 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 ASU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AD12 ASU, 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 ASU registered?

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

Is AD12 ASU safe to buy?

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