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AD12 AUW

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,502 mi
Last recorded84,502 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 84,502 miles

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

Turbo Boost pipe insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2026 84,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Turbo Boost pipe insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2025 80,925 miles

Front discs surface corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 76,894 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 96,894 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 72,911 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 69,510 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 69,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,434 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,541 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,291 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,576 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 7 Jul 2015 30,480 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 AUW is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 AUW, 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

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What year was AD12 AUW registered?

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

Is AD12 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 AUW 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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