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KVO 801V

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,939 mi
Last recorded172,939 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVO 801V
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 172,939 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 172,101 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 168,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake requries adjustment

Pass 3 Jan 2024 163,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 163,970 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 163,811 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 146,569 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 146,569 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 136,755 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 136,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,584 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 119,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 105,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace front pads approx 5-6000 miles!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 105,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace front pads approx 5-6000 miles!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,414 miles

covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,245 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,573 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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KVO 801V is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 KVO 801V, 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 KVO 801V registered?

KVO 801V is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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