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JAK 43E

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,798 mi
Last recorded109,798 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAK 43E
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 109,798 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 104,862 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 100,607 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 97,370 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,003 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 90,003 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,188 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 79,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 79,806 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 70,816 miles

imbalance on rear park brake o/s

park brake 16 per cent

Fail 19 Dec 2018 70,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

imbalance on rear park brake o/s

park brake 16 per cent

Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,265 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 62,265 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,965 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 49,318 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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JAK 43E is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JAK 43E, 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 JAK 43E registered?

JAK 43E is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is JAK 43E safe to buy?

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