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GD12 DWW

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,545 mi
Last recorded129,545 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 DWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 129,545 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 129,545 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 114,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 112,614 miles

Handbrake check/adjust

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 112,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Handbrake check/adjust

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 109,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre nail in tread

Pass 8 Dec 2022 103,553 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 103,519 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,964 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 91,890 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 86,055 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 73,999 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 61,497 miles

Rear baby seats fitted cannot fully check the seat belts.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 46,876 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 33,774 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 33,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,368 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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GD12 DWW is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GD12 DWW, 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 GD12 DWW registered?

GD12 DWW is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is GD12 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD12 DWW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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