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AK12 WMP

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,767 mi
Last recorded114,767 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WMP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 114,767 miles

Central Front Lower Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper Cover On Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight Dim

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 107,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jun 2024 99,461 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 99,416 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking. inner wall is damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2023 90,156 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 79,686 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 79,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 68,808 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 68,741 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,302 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 59,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,613 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,501 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Jun 2018 44,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall,tyre size is 205/50/R17 93W XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded and not flashing orange (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded and not flashing orange (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,813 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,587 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 17,973 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 WMP is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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