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AD12 AVO

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,445 mi
Last recorded116,445 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 116,445 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 116,445 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 87,696 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 84,548 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 80,164 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 67,316 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 67,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,530 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 57,792 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 49,379 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 39,029 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 39,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 26,994 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 AVO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AVO, 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 AVO registered?

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

Is AD12 AVO safe to buy?

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