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R8 LJA

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,151 mi
Last recorded146,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 LJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 146,151 miles

Nearside Front coil spring not seated/located properly

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 146,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring not seated/located properly

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 139,750 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 139,750 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 133,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside / offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,794 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 124,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 116,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 108,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 108,414 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,549 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 100,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 91,285 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 91,284 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,779 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,615 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 64,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 50,594 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,588 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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R8 LJA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R8 LJA, 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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R8 LJA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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