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L14 HLR

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,622 mi
Last recorded104,622 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 HLR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 104,622 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 104,622 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 98,381 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 92,169 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,452 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 87,386 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 82,402 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 75,139 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 68,426 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,738 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,638 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2017 40,674 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

under shields & covers preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,260 miles

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

both front tyres thin on inner edges

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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L14 HLR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc 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 L14 HLR, 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 L14 HLR registered?

L14 HLR is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is L14 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 HLR 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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