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AV62 AHF

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,464 mi
Last recorded105,464 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 AHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 105,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on both rear brake hoses are corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 105,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on both rear brake hoses are corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 98,317 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are worn on inner edges and are close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 91,843 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 84,885 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 84,880 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 76,189 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,178 miles

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,341 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,524 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,122 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,981 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,872 miles

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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AV62 AHF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AV62 AHF, 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 AV62 AHF registered?

AV62 AHF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is AV62 AHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 AHF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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