CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD12 AZB

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,545 mi
Last recorded135,545 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 AZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 135,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 124,107 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 119,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 104,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 93,176 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 93,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 86,538 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,201 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,876 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 63,868 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light damaged, shows white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,225 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 35,290 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,618 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD12 AZB is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 AZB, 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

How do I check the history of AD12 AZB?

You can check the full history of AD12 AZB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD12 AZB registered?

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

Is AD12 AZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 AZB 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.

Does AD12 AZB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD12 AZB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.