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RJ12 DZZ

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,406 mi
Last recorded126,406 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 DZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 126,406 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 123,952 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 121,447 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 121,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated brake fluid leak (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 120,417 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 120,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 118,251 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 118,251 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 112,767 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 109,461 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,629 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 89,379 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,418 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 63,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in windscreen

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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RJ12 DZZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ12 DZZ, 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 RJ12 DZZ registered?

RJ12 DZZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is RJ12 DZZ safe to buy?

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