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AV62 DXC

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,293 mi
Last recorded130,293 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 130,293 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 114,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 99,919 miles

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 99,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 82,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 65,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 65,205 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 65,028 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 49,470 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 44,500 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2019 38,939 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 38,939 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,745 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,995 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,205 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,953 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 DXC is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV62 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

AV62 DXC is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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