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LB12 KJK

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,075 mi
Last recorded139,075 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 KJK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 139,075 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 139,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape tyre, cut, cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2024 135,900 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 135,900 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 133,384 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 133,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

injector leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2022 127,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 127,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 119,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 111,848 miles

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

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

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

under-tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,652 miles

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 85,923 miles

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,166 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,558 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 59,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,098 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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LB12 KJK is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LB12 KJK, 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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LB12 KJK is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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