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G14 RDJ

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,598 mi
Last recorded48,598 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 RDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 48,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 28,701 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 28,038 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 27,697 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 25,001 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 23,702 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 23,134 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 21,471 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 21,471 miles

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

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,732 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,914 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,323 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 13,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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G14 RDJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc 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 G14 RDJ, 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 G14 RDJ registered?

G14 RDJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is G14 RDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G14 RDJ 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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