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SW12 GPO

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,867 mi
Last recorded93,867 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 93,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease at clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,847 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,367 miles

Exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 57,402 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 57,398 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,285 miles

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

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre wearing on its inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,884 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2016 30,279 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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SW12 GPO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SW12 GPO, 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 SW12 GPO registered?

SW12 GPO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is SW12 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 GPO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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