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DA62 OWZ

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,261 mi
Last recorded124,261 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 OWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 124,261 miles

Tyre slightly damaged Both fronts, outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 124,191 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged Both fronts, outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 119,565 miles

Front under tray slightly insecure

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 119,536 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front under tray slightly insecure

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 114,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 114,447 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,533 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,952 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 96,322 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 87,357 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 87,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,043 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,335 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 76,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,716 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 64,125 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 OWZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

DA62 OWZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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