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R44 DHJ

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,462 mi
Last recorded97,462 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 DHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 97,462 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2025 171,180 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 94,900 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 170,008 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

undertray fitted underbody

Pass 24 May 2024 89,799 miles

Front Upper Castor arm bushes separating

Nearside Front Camber arm bush separating

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 155,501 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 83,731 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 83,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 145,906 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,820 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 74,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 135,192 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 64,316 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 64,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 125,329 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,880 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 114,900 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 54,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,427 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 108,412 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,838 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn & cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 101,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,005 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 41,510 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,673 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 35,540 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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R44 DHJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R44 DHJ, 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 R44 DHJ registered?

R44 DHJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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