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M333 MLW

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,781 mi
Last recorded44,781 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 MLW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 44,781 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 39,781 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 39,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 29,026 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 29,026 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 17,378 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2023 17,352 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 16,990 miles

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 9 Dec 2020 16,325 miles

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 11 Dec 2019 15,791 miles

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

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

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

Plastic covers over outer sils

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 13 Dec 2018 14,225 miles

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 28 Nov 2017 12,257 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 10,339 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 8,399 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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M333 MLW is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 M333 MLW, 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 M333 MLW registered?

M333 MLW is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is M333 MLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M333 MLW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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