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B17 JGO

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,138 mi
Last recorded101,138 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 JGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 101,138 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 87,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 77,688 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 69,717 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 62,009 miles

Central Front Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,986 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2020 54,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,221 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted

Central Front Upper Engine cover fitted

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and tread cracked (not showing cords) and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and tread cracked (not showing cords) and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, inner and outer edges slightly cracked (not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, inner and outer edges slightly cracked (not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 48,219 miles

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

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted

Central Front Upper Engine cover fitted

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and tread cracked (not showing cords) and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and tread cracked (not showing cords) and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, inner and outer edges slightly cracked (not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, inner and outer edges slightly cracked (not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,918 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2018 40,916 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 35,255 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 27,688 miles

Rear screen scratched.

Rear wiper missing

Fail 2 Nov 2016 27,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear screen scratched.

Rear wiper missing

Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,313 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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B17 JGO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 B17 JGO, 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 B17 JGO registered?

B17 JGO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is B17 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 JGO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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