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RJ12 HSN

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,818 mi
Last recorded81,818 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 HSN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 81,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 80,973 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 76,318 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,591 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,065 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 63,462 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 60,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,056 miles

Both rear tyres wearing / worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,578 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,232 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 29,619 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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RJ12 HSN is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HSN, 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 HSN registered?

RJ12 HSN is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is RJ12 HSN safe to buy?

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