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K500 CJL

2012 Volvo V40

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,686 mi
Last recorded96,686 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 CJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 96,686 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2025 41,701 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 75,531 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 75,527 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both of them (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 40,094 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 69,613 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 37,218 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 63,523 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 63,523 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 35,395 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,212 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 34,167 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 51,820 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 33,262 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 44,811 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 31,069 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 38,324 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 27,589 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 30,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Underside of vehicle fitted with plastic undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Nov 2017 22,288 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 16,308 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)

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 9,869 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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K500 CJL is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K500 CJL, 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

How do I check the history of K500 CJL?

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What year was K500 CJL registered?

K500 CJL is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is K500 CJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 CJL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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