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AD12 AVK

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,982 mi
Last recorded86,982 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 AVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 86,982 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 80,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 76,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 75,321 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,504 miles

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 21 Sep 2020 64,636 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 64,635 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 52,167 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 1 May 2018 41,600 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,794 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread wearing uneven

Offside Rear tyre inner tread wearing uneven

Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,772 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 17,933 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 17,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 AVK is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AVK, 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 AVK registered?

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

Is AD12 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 AVK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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