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E5 JJL

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,840 mi
Last recorded87,840 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 JJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 87,840 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,939 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 65,528 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 59,494 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 59,490 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both inner pads worn very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 50,992 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 48,198 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,509 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,451 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 38,451 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 31,946 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 22,231 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 12,342 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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E5 JJL is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 E5 JJL, 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 E5 JJL registered?

E5 JJL is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is E5 JJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 JJL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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