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AK12 WNB

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,041 mi
Last recorded61,041 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 61,041 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 59,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 54,027 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,986 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 36,268 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 36,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 31,350 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 31,350 miles

Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 23,806 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 16,794 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 11,318 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 11,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 7,198 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 7,150 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 WNB is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WNB, 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 WNB registered?

AK12 WNB is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is AK12 WNB safe to buy?

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