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AL12 MAZ

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,883 mi
Last recorded129,883 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 MAZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 129,883 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 124,126 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2023 113,686 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 105,766 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 111,715 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 11,708 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 93,104 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 87,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 80,108 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 72,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 64,277 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 58,491 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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AL12 MAZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AL12 MAZ, 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 AL12 MAZ registered?

AL12 MAZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is AL12 MAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 MAZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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