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BT12 VLV

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,328 mi
Last recorded88,328 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 VLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 88,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 23 May 2024 88,328 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 May 2023 70,607 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 64,751 miles

Nearside Front side repeater damaged

Pass 24 May 2021 58,901 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 54,050 miles

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

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

emissions too low to register

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 6 Jun 2019 49,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in plastic unable to inspect properly (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,501 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 42,499 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment wear on threads on track rod end and track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 36,354 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2016 30,062 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 30,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 29,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,888 miles

nsf tyre close to limit

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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BT12 VLV is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT12 VLV, 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 BT12 VLV registered?

BT12 VLV is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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