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AY62 ZGM

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,116 mi
Last recorded133,116 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 ZGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 133,116 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 133,116 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 126,427 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2025 126,427 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2024 119,662 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2023 110,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 107,654 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 101,856 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 95,963 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 88,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 75,730 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 64,339 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable

Pass 12 Nov 2016 51,083 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,620 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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AY62 ZGM is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AY62 ZGM, 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 AY62 ZGM registered?

AY62 ZGM is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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The MOT history for AY62 ZGM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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