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HK12 EGD

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,465 mi
Last recorded132,465 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 EGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 132,465 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 126,500 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 124,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 124,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 122,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 120,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 119,034 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 113,764 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 95,793 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 82,952 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,464 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,020 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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HK12 EGD is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White 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 HK12 EGD, 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 HK12 EGD registered?

HK12 EGD is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is HK12 EGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 EGD 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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