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L123 JBC

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,239 mi
Last recorded169,239 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 JBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 169,239 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 156,389 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 133,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 133,734 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 107,536 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,069 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 31,957 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,991 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 32,507 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 29 Jul 2016 26,107 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Fail 29 Jul 2016 26,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,807 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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L123 JBC is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L123 JBC, 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 L123 JBC registered?

L123 JBC is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is L123 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L123 JBC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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