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AD12 AVM

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,807 mi
Last recorded64,807 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 64,807 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 2 Aug 2024 60,473 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 60,473 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper isn't clearing the windscreen efficiently (in Driver's view)...replace wipers.. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut (cord can be seen without opening up the cut)...replace tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 53,687 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 49,288 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 49,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 44,482 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 41,247 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 36,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 29,045 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 24,284 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 19,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 15,750 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 AVM 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 AVM, 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 AVM registered?

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

Is AD12 AVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 AVM 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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