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SO02 KOP

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,917 mi
Last recorded98,917 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 KOP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 98,917 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 93,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 93,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 89,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 85,669 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 85,669 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,346 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam in central windscreen ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,852 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,904 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,906 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 45,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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SO02 KOP is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SO02 KOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO02 KOP registered?

SO02 KOP is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SO02 KOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO02 KOP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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