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OE12 LCF

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

184,805 mi
Last recorded184,805 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 LCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 184,805 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 156,930 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 130,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Nov 2020 102,732 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 59,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 59,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,676 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,615 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,863 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,150 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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OE12 LCF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OE12 LCF, 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 OE12 LCF registered?

OE12 LCF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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