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J12 HEY

2021 Volvo V40

Grey Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,767 mi
Last recorded52,767 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 HEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 52,767 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2026 104,480 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 47,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 98,853 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 36,069 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,367 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 83,367 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,135 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,306 miles

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))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 60,306 miles

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))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 55,580 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,932 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 50,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 45,513 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 39,651 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 29,175 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 29,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,207 miles

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

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

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

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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J12 HEY is a 2021 Volvo V40 in Grey. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J12 HEY, 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 5 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J12 HEY registered?

J12 HEY is a 2021 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2021.

Is J12 HEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 HEY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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