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AV12 SZP

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,443 mi
Last recorded68,443 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 SZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder starting showing signs of being misshapen (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder starting showing signs of being misshapen (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2016 53,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,630 miles

BOTH rear tyres slightly perished/cracking in between tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 28,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH rear tyres slightly perished/cracking in between tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV12 SZP is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV12 SZP, 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 AV12 SZP registered?

AV12 SZP is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is AV12 SZP safe to buy?

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