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AD12 AZG

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,165 mi
Last recorded98,165 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 AZG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 98,165 miles

rear disc pads approx 3-4,000mls

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

Offside Rear 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 8 Aug 2024 90,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 83,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 78,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs corroded not affecting brake performance (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre cut not exposing cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak down engine from vacuum pump but not exceeding limit or likely to cause brake failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 78,723 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs corroded not affecting brake performance (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre cut not exposing cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak down engine from vacuum pump but not exceeding limit or likely to cause brake failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 70,470 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 63,778 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 63,778 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 55,469 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 45,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is starting to perish.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,122 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 37,122 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,980 miles

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

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 AZG is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AZG, 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 AZG registered?

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

Is AD12 AZG safe to buy?

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