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R23 WWW

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,992 mi
Last recorded172,992 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 WWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 172,992 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S and O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 172,992 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S and O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 151,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 150,052 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 150,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 148,234 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 148,228 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 145,902 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 145,899 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 141,839 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 132,490 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 132,486 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 121,771 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,095 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 100,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 89,850 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

undertrays and engine covers restrict inspection of some components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,921 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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R23 WWW is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R23 WWW, 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 R23 WWW registered?

R23 WWW is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is R23 WWW safe to buy?

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