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DE59 EDZ

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,191 mi
Last recorded78,191 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 EDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 78,191 miles

handbrake seems to require repair or adjustment

Pass 16 Nov 2024 72,950 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2023 67,318 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 61,965 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 57,358 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 57,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 53,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 49,642 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 43,258 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 37,547 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 37,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads need changing (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 32,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 26,270 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 26,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DE59 EDZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE59 EDZ, 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 DE59 EDZ registered?

DE59 EDZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is DE59 EDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 EDZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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