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K60 EDP

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,561 mi
Last recorded154,561 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK60 EDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 154,561 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 142,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 128,426 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 117,982 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 117,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn thin and disc and pads have been very hot , advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 105,032 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 103,041 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,873 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bend apparent. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,cushion rubber showing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,131 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 89,092 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,296 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

dampness around fuel filler pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,602 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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K60 EDP is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red 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 K60 EDP, 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 K60 EDP registered?

K60 EDP is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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