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2012 VOLVO V40
General Information
- Registration SW55LJW
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 16 Dec 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,015 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,993 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,736 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2024 9 Jun 202615 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
16 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,667 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,290 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
14 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,204 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,339 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2020 9 Jun 202612 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,540 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,896 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2018 9 Jun 20267 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,020 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,383 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre tread worn low.(3mm) and bald inner shoulder.
- Offside Front tyre tread worn low (3mm)
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SW55LJW was registered on 2012-12-17
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