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GY12 OUC

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,439 mi
Last recorded129,439 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 OUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 129,439 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 126,284 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 122,314 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 118,200 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 114,134 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 114,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage deformed tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 110,660 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 106,741 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 106,741 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,641 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,603 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 71,834 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,406 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screeen

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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GY12 OUC is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY12 OUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY12 OUC registered?

GY12 OUC is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is GY12 OUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 OUC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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