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AK62 XNL

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,722 mi
Last recorded120,722 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 XNL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 120,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 114,838 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 114,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 105,999 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 99,961 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 99,961 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 95,673 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,609 miles

Front tyres - inner edges worn

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 93,537 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 88,737 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 61,787 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 48,568 miles

Centre Rear bonnet release catch in poor condition

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - almost on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2015 35,050 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE PADS WORN

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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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AK62 XNL is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK62 XNL, 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 AK62 XNL registered?

AK62 XNL is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is AK62 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 XNL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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