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AV62 TZT

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,815 mi
Last recorded90,815 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 90,815 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 90,813 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 82,926 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,702 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 67,441 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 67,430 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 61,886 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 61,886 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,870 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 52,114 miles

covers on sills

covers on underside

Pass 22 Oct 2018 45,696 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 36,660 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,485 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 29,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 23,780 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nail in offside rear tyre

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 27 Nov 2015 23,780 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nail in offside rear tyre

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

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 TZT 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 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 AV62 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

AV62 TZT is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is AV62 TZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 TZT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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