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AD12 AZR

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,114 mi
Last recorded76,114 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 AZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 76,114 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 59,832 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 59,633 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 59,633 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 58,524 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 55,915 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 52,807 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,622 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 11 Feb 2020 50,622 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,914 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 41,153 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,614 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,654 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 29,654 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,070 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 AZR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 AZR, 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 AZR registered?

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

Is AD12 AZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 AZR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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