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MW12 ZPZ

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,423 mi
Last recorded99,423 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 ZPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 99,423 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 99,423 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 92,489 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 92,488 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 82,148 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 82,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 70,746 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,225 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosty and tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,047 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 44,456 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/Side & N/Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/Side & N/Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 36,928 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 33,643 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,851 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 24,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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MW12 ZPZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW12 ZPZ, 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 MW12 ZPZ registered?

MW12 ZPZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is MW12 ZPZ safe to buy?

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