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AD12 AUU

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

205,450 mi
Last recorded205,450 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 205,450 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 205,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 185,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 185,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 168,513 miles

Covers fitted throughout vehicle.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2024 168,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Covers fitted throughout vehicle.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 161,778 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))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2023 161,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing ball joints still in place (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2022 151,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2022 151,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2021 137,343 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 109,904 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 109,904 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 80,986 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,165 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 68,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,912 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,095 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 AUU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AUU, 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 AUU registered?

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

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