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RR12 GER

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,973 mi
Last recorded95,973 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR12 GER
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 95,973 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 95,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 70,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 54,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 53,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 51,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 45,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm in middle and 0mm on inside tread 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm in middle and 0mm on inside tread 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in middle of tread ()

Fail 29 Jul 2022 45,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm in middle and 0mm on inside tread 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm in middle and 0mm on inside tread 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in middle of tread ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 41,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads over 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,771 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 37,655 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 27,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,946 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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RR12 GER is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 62,683 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 RR12 GER, 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 12 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RR12 GER registered?

RR12 GER is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 July 2014.

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