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PF03 BUB

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

138,600 mi
Last recorded138,600 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 BUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 138,600 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner & Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2025 144,376 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 136,154 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner gaiters perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2025 136,154 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner gaiters perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Horn not working wiring repaired (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 137,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 136,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 126,912 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 130,549 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 116,452 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 121,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 121,214 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at limitof 1.6 change as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 112,391 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 112,762 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 112,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 105,170 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 105,169 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 99,987 miles

Central high level brake light inop

Pass 9 Dec 2019 88,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 92,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

High level brake light inop

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 77,239 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 81,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 59,675 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,686 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 9 Dec 2016 54,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 58,165 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PF03 BUB is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 PF03 BUB, 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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PF03 BUB is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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