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GL12 RKA

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,087 mi
Last recorded94,087 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 RKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 94,087 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 94,087 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 89,231 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 84,504 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 79,240 miles

Offside Rear Slight noise wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2021 74,207 miles

N/s rear tyre worn on edges

O/s front daytime running light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,826 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 63,030 miles

n/s rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,946 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 45,697 miles

all brake pads worn

n/s front tyre cut on sidewall

o/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 23 May 2016 37,527 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,221 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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GL12 RKA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GL12 RKA, 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 GL12 RKA registered?

GL12 RKA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is GL12 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 RKA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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