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AD12 AZX

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,745 mi
Last recorded85,745 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 85,745 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 85,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 78,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 78,082 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 68,514 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 56,513 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 48,645 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,531 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,229 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,071 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,886 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 27,510 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,207 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 AZX 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 AZX, 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 AZX registered?

AD12 AZX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AD12 AZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 AZX 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 AZX have outstanding finance?

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