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VA12 DXX

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,272 mi
Last recorded108,272 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 DXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 108,272 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 103,143 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 99,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,272 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 95,264 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 92,262 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

o/s/f steeringing rod slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,625 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 83,519 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,769 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 63,673 miles

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Jun 2017 52,960 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,840 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,548 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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VA12 DXX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VA12 DXX, 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 VA12 DXX registered?

VA12 DXX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is VA12 DXX safe to buy?

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