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AD54 WDS

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,113 mi
Last recorded144,113 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 WDS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 144,113 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 132,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 132,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 125,694 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 125,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 120,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 116,066 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 102,852 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 102,852 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 90,740 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 80,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 67,709 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 55,404 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 42,761 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD54 WDS is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black 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 AD54 WDS, 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 AD54 WDS registered?

AD54 WDS is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is AD54 WDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 WDS 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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