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L44 LOM

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,750 mi
Last recorded134,750 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 LOM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 134,750 miles

Front Both DRL units have slight damage

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both strut towers, inner sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on trailing arms, blade type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower control arms, various bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 134,745 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed, within 30cm of a suspension mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Both DRL units have slight damage

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both strut towers, inner sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on trailing arms, blade type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower control arms, various bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 123,890 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 123,890 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 117,158 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 117,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 104,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged interior mirror glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 104,182 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged interior mirror glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 90,411 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 90,295 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,423 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 72,135 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 72,135 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 59,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 47,694 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 34,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 24,371 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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L44 LOM is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L44 LOM, 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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L44 LOM is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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