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AD12 AUN

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,639 mi
Last recorded66,639 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 66,639 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 63,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 59,021 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 55,011 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 51,314 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 51,314 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 46,577 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 46,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cut to cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 44,323 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perished/cracking

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,985 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 38,985 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,790 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,906 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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 AUN is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 AD12 AUN, 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 AUN registered?

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

Is AD12 AUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 AUN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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