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VA12 OWO

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,728 mi
Last recorded47,728 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 OWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 47,728 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 46,288 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 46,249 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 45,569 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 44,445 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn with lower coils touching each other (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 43,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 42,502 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 42,502 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,051 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 38,746 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

auxiliary belt starting to crack

Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,393 miles

Front wiper blades smear

Pass 13 Jul 2016 29,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 90% (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,571 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 OWO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White 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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

VA12 OWO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is VA12 OWO safe to buy?

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