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DA62 OVY

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,669 mi
Last recorded85,669 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 OVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 85,669 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 85,669 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,631 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 77,228 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 71,796 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 68,337 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 60,345 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 60,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,350 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear tyres have cracks in tread.

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 OVY is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA62 OVY, 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 DA62 OVY registered?

DA62 OVY is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is DA62 OVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 OVY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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