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AV62 TZW

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,925 mi
Last recorded111,925 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 TZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 111,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing approx 4mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge approx 4mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are present, preventing inspection of components

Fail 15 May 2026 111,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing approx 4mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge approx 4mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are present, preventing inspection of components

Pass 12 May 2025 107,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 17 May 2024 101,046 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 16 May 2023 92,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip on Disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Lip on Disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 16 May 2023 92,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip on Disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Lip on Disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 17 May 2022 85,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 17 May 2022 85,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 12 May 2021 78,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (4.4.3 (b))

plastic sill covers,under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 12 May 2021 78,768 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit required is 0.52, actual recorded 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (4.4.3 (b))

plastic sill covers,under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 22 May 2020 73,829 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 21 May 2020 73,827 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit required 0.52, recorded 0.79 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 23 Mar 2019 61,520 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,313 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,496 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 24,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 24,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TZW is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TZW, 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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AV62 TZW is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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