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AD12 AVG

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,192 mi
Last recorded103,192 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 AVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 103,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 103,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 96,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to discolour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to discolour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates slightly poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 88,640 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,002 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,288 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 69,539 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,359 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,848 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,698 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 AVG is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 AVG, 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 AVG registered?

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

Is AD12 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 AVG 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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