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C16 SPB

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,462 mi
Last recorded46,462 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 SPB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 46,462 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 39,112 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 32,468 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 31,679 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 30,277 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 30,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 27,320 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 27,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 23,288 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 20,633 miles

Both rear tyres are perished on outer shoulders

Pass 3 May 2017 19,050 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 19,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 17,803 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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C16 SPB is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C16 SPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C16 SPB registered?

C16 SPB is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is C16 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 SPB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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