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L3 HAT

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,115 mi
Last recorded83,115 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 HAT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 83,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,321 miles

Front tyres both sides worn on inner shoulders WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERNS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 68,446 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and lower coils touching each other (5.3.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,015 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,192 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 54,601 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 48,299 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2017 40,867 miles

Front wiper blades smear

Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,276 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,385 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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L3 HAT is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L3 HAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L3 HAT registered?

L3 HAT is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 October 2012.

Is L3 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 HAT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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