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DA62 RGY

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,824 mi
Last recorded85,824 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 RGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 85,824 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 83,641 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 83,639 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))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 79,431 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 75,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 72,316 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 71,833 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 71,833 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,709 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,063 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,975 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 54,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 45,688 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer 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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DA62 RGY is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DA62 RGY, 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 RGY registered?

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

Is DA62 RGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 RGY 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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