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SK05 MAR

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,085 mi
Last recorded76,085 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 MAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,085 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened been repaired and undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes limits just met (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounts split and starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 76,004 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front subframe excessively corroded and holed various parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre crack in tread not deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant below min

undertrays fitted preventing access to testable items

whole exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 72,481 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 71,082 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,991 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 54,237 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Feb 2022 54,237 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2021 42,038 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2020 32,937 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 32,343 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 29,731 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 25,808 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 22,618 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 19,767 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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SK05 MAR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SK05 MAR, 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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SK05 MAR is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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