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AD12 AUO

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,065 mi
Last recorded114,065 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 AUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 114,065 miles

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 11 Sep 2024 104,866 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 104,865 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 lower arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 97,933 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hand brake requires adjustment

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 97,838 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint securing bolt broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hand brake requires adjustment

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge ()

Pass 2 Sep 2022 89,908 miles

Offside front suspension arm bottom ball joint pinch bolt broken

Fail 1 Sep 2022 89,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front suspension arm bottom ball joint pinch bolt broken

Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,646 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

Offside Front wishbone bolt broken

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Pass 26 Aug 2020

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 68,233 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,803 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,816 miles

stone chips to front screen

under body cover obscuring some components

Fail 25 Aug 2017 53,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

stone chips to front screen

under body cover obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,006 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,826 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 AUO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AUO, 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 AUO registered?

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

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