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AO62 OTG

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,162 mi
Last recorded176,162 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 OTG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 176,162 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 176,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2024 159,425 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2024 159,425 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 152,324 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))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 143,378 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 143,378 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 132,851 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 127,618 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 127,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 120,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,616 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 106,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 93,497 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 80,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre inner sidewall worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 69,545 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO62 OTG is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 AO62 OTG, 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 AO62 OTG registered?

AO62 OTG is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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