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AD12 AUC

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,819 mi
Last recorded85,819 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 AUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 85,819 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 81,732 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 78,174 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 74,737 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,139 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2020 66,490 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,484 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,322 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 21 Jul 2017 44,047 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 32,806 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 AUC 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 AD12 AUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD12 AUC?

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What year was AD12 AUC registered?

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

Is AD12 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 AUC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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