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AF62 HPZ

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,012 mi
Last recorded144,012 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 HPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 144,012 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 139,688 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 135,323 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 130,806 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 126,962 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres both sides wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bend apparent but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 121,801 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 116,792 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 111,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 103,383 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,426 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 71,316 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 71,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AF62 HPZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF62 HPZ, 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 AF62 HPZ registered?

AF62 HPZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is AF62 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 HPZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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