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AK12 WMU

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,771 mi
Last recorded121,771 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 121,771 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,063 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 85,189 miles

Handbrake has slight travel, recommend repair/adjustment

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 72,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 72,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 62,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,358 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 55,161 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 45,302 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 36,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall has numerous cuts / kerb strike type damage.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre outer shoulder perished / cracked.

Pass 24 May 2016 30,139 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,732 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 23,670 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 WMU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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