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DA62 UEO

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,077 mi
Last recorded166,077 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 UEO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 166,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 140,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 140,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 115,525 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 96,241 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 94,581 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,448 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 56,362 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 56,211 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 45,579 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 28,311 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 28,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UEO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

DA62 UEO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is DA62 UEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 UEO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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