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AK12 YBZ

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,209 mi
Last recorded136,209 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 136,209 miles

Undertray missing

Fail 20 Jun 2023 136,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertray missing

Pass 24 Jun 2022 123,489 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2021 107,487 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 107,487 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 98,107 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 88,207 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,959 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a flat spot

Pass 31 May 2017 54,836 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 37,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,834 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 YBZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK12 YBZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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