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RAZ 1969

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,171 mi
Last recorded218,171 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 1969
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 218,171 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 218,171 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 207,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 207,437 miles

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 195,553 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 195,553 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 183,912 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 174,711 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 168,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 153,130 miles

Nearside Front c v boot started to split

Offside Front tyre started to split on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2018 124,906 miles

Central Front tyre getting low

Nearside Front c v boot started to split

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 14 Sep 2018 124,906 miles

Central Front tyre getting low

Nearside Front c v boot started to split

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,078 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,802 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 56,309 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 56,309 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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RAZ 1969 is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RAZ 1969, 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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RAZ 1969 is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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