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AV62 TZX

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,624 mi
Last recorded71,624 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 TZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 71,624 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 70,335 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 68,250 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 68,248 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 64,118 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,304 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 51,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 44,787 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to run out of shape

Pass 17 Dec 2018 35,109 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 26,910 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 30,227 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 14,889 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 14,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside 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 TZX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze 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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

AV62 TZX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is AV62 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 TZX 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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