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B1 LCW

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,898 mi
Last recorded36,898 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 LCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 36,898 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 32,445 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 32,445 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 29,605 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 26,329 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 24,117 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 22,015 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 19,920 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 18,092 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 15,985 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 13,406 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 10,123 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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B1 LCW is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 B1 LCW, 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 B1 LCW registered?

B1 LCW is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is B1 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 LCW 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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