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AK12 YCD

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,832 mi
Last recorded65,832 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YCD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,832 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 50,864 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,862 miles

advise front brake discs worn and corroded

advise front brake pads getting low

advise n/s/r tyre wearing uneven and close to limit recommend replacement

advise o/s/r tyre wearing uneven and tread getting low recommend replacement

advise rear brake pads look low

Pass 18 Aug 2016 34,582 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing slighty uneven on edges

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise front pads getting low

advise rear brake pads look low

Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,964 miles

Front brake pads worn 50% approx. brake fluid slightly low

Fail 24 Aug 2015 26,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads worn 50% approx. brake fluid slightly low

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 YCD is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YCD, 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 YCD registered?

AK12 YCD is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is AK12 YCD safe to buy?

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