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AK12 WMZ

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,412 mi
Last recorded86,412 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 86,412 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2025 77,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 67,272 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 55,017 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 43,874 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 36,708 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 36,196 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 35,597 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 33,097 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 31,796 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 26,962 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,287 miles

Front wipers poor/smeary

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,280 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 16,818 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 WMZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 WMZ registered?

AK12 WMZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is AK12 WMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 WMZ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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