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DE62 HZM

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,869 mi
Last recorded125,869 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 HZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 125,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 115,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 102,967 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 102,967 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 90,861 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 90,861 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 79,711 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 72,105 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 65,768 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,377 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 44,487 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 34,194 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,461 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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DE62 HZM is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 DE62 HZM, 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 DE62 HZM registered?

DE62 HZM is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is DE62 HZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 HZM 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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