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Y18 BAK

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,012 mi
Last recorded127,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 BAK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 127,012 miles

Handbrake close to maximum travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 74,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 124,440 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 124,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 64,737 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,292 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 57,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 114,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 52,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 106,755 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,585 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 99,290 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 99,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,043 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 92,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 92,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 32,928 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 80,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 23,935 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 60,578 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through to canvas inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost illegal (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 20,287 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 47,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 17,092 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 37,625 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 13,837 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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Y18 BAK is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y18 BAK, 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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Y18 BAK is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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