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T70 ACA

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

222,722 mi
Last recorded222,722 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 ACA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 222,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 218,478 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 213,274 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 207,363 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 194,034 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 178,189 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 178,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 160,514 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 137,564 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 116,275 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 92,507 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 69,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mil (4.1.E.1)

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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T70 ACA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T70 ACA, 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 T70 ACA registered?

T70 ACA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is T70 ACA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T70 ACA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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