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AK62 XOD

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,757 mi
Last recorded151,757 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 XOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 151,757 miles

N/S/F + O/S/R tyres wearing inner shoulders smooth

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe coating swollen at rear flexi hose join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/R brake pipe coating swollen at fuel tank join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe coating swollen at flexi hose join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Mirror housing damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe coating swollen at both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuation - not excessive

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 151,757 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear outer pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F + O/S/R tyres wearing inner shoulders smooth

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe coating swollen at rear flexi hose join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/R brake pipe coating swollen at fuel tank join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe coating swollen at flexi hose join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Mirror housing damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe coating swollen at both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuation - not excessive

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 142,433 miles

"Brake service" warning on dash.

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

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

Offside Front door mirror cap missing.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating of both rear brake pipes & OS front to rear brake pipe (at rear) bubbling, suggesting corrosion beneath. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 132,352 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 132,352 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 123,945 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2021 116,752 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 25 Nov 2020 108,309 miles

front number plate deteriorating

uneven tread wear to n/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2020 108,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

front number plate deteriorating

uneven tread wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2019 100,889 miles

front number plate deteriorating

oil leak in engine bay, none on floor

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 23 Oct 2018 98,465 miles

front tyres low on tread 3mm

rear brake pads low advise replacement

Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,932 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak excessive leak at underside around suspension components ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 80,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Oil leak excessive leak at underside around suspension components ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,678 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,751 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 42,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XOD is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XOD, 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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AK62 XOD is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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