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Y91 FAU

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,131 mi
Last recorded133,131 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 FAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 133,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 123,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 123,199 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 114,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 103,878 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,223 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 86,759 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 84,093 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 77,185 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 68,375 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 9 Aug 2018 68,375 miles

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,669 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 14 Sep 2017 57,669 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing one nut missing (4.2.A.1e)

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,907 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,390 miles

engine covers

nail in offside rear tyre

undertrays fitted

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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Y91 FAU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y91 FAU, 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 Y91 FAU registered?

Y91 FAU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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