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AO62 UKT

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,395 mi
Last recorded176,395 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 176,395 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 162,910 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2024 152,238 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 152,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 138,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm close to cords on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm close to cords on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 131,814 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2021 125,673 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 118,846 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 118,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 111,579 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to split

Offside Rear trailing arm bush starting to split

Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,148 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,420 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 61,609 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 61,609 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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 UKT is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 AO62 UKT, 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 UKT registered?

AO62 UKT is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is AO62 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 UKT 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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