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AV62 UOO

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,165 mi
Last recorded133,165 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 UOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 133,165 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2025 126,902 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 126,902 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 119,405 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 111,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 31 May 2022 103,721 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 28 May 2021 92,174 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE INVESTIGATE (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 28 May 2021 92,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE INVESTIGATE (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Jun 2020 81,520 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 70,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,196 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UOO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 UOO, 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 UOO registered?

AV62 UOO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is AV62 UOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 UOO 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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