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AK12 WMO

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,754 mi
Last recorded94,754 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 94,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 78,079 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 78,078 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 57,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread and low outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 53,657 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,708 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 48,407 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 45,505 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 40,461 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,582 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,035 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,547 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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AK12 WMO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK12 WMO, 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 AK12 WMO registered?

AK12 WMO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is AK12 WMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 WMO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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