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H12 BRJ

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,759 mi
Last recorded39,759 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 BRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 39,759 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 39,759 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 39,329 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 37,987 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 37,987 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside parking brake low effort

Pass 14 Jun 2023 36,386 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 36,386 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 34,570 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 34,567 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 33,176 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 33,176 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 31,421 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 30,414 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 30,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,523 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 27,523 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 23,926 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 23,926 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 19,582 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 14,372 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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H12 BRJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H12 BRJ, 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 H12 BRJ registered?

H12 BRJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is H12 BRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 BRJ shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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