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AV62 DXG

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,542 mi
Last recorded80,542 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 80,542 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 80,542 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 76,888 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 72,285 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 72,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 68,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,820 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,465 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 58,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 55,828 miles

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 6 Feb 2019 50,915 miles

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

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 6 Feb 2018 44,249 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,987 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 30,522 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,462 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 DXG is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV62 DXG registered?

AV62 DXG is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is AV62 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 DXG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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