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HK12 EGE

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,959 mi
Last recorded40,959 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 EGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 40,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 39,323 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 37,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 34,844 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 32,453 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing and distorting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 30,517 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 28,471 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,855 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 23,789 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 20,433 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,783 miles

O/S and N/S front tyres wear to inner edges of tread

Pass 29 Jun 2015 12,794 miles

Small cut in O/S/F tyre sidewall

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 EGE 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 100%.

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 EGE, 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 HK12 EGE registered?

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

Is HK12 EGE safe to buy?

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