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KE12 DHJ

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,184 mi
Last recorded111,184 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 DHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 111,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 111,111 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 103,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r/ outer v/low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2022 103,399 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r/ outer v/low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 98,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 94,323 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 87,007 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Sound deadening material not fully secure wheel arch liner (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leak due to impact damage (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,809 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 51,196 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KE12 DHJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KE12 DHJ, 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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KE12 DHJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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