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DA62 OVU

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,372 mi
Last recorded113,372 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 OVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 113,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front slight distortion to wheel rim

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 101,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 88,354 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 79,407 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,679 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 72,667 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 65,976 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 65,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 58,655 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,874 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 49,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,998 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 29,787 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,442 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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DA62 OVU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DA62 OVU, 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 DA62 OVU registered?

DA62 OVU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is DA62 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 OVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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