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AK12 VEB

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,225 mi
Last recorded84,225 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VEB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 84,225 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,067 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 78,067 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 67,142 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 67,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 56,132 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,552 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AK12 VEB is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 VEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK12 VEB registered?

AK12 VEB is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is AK12 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 VEB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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