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M999 UES

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,000 mi
Last recorded84,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 UES
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 84,000 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2025 79,154 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 71,940 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 71,940 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv gaiter damage / badly split+ has a serious grease leak all around +around brake components area (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv gaiter badly split/damage +has a serious grease leak all around +around brake components area (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 66,571 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge. O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,647 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing off on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,360 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 51,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,660 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 34,080 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,395 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 16,076 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 13,189 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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M999 UES is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M999 UES, 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 M999 UES registered?

M999 UES is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is M999 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for M999 UES shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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