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DE62 XYK

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,866 mi
Last recorded141,866 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 XYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 141,866 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 134,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 129,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 124,298 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 116,065 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 109,947 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 109,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 92,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,668 miles

Engine drive belt is splitting.

Under trays are fitted front to rear, obscuring some of the testable items.

Fail 9 Nov 2018 87,668 miles

Engine drive belt is splitting.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays are fitted front to rear, obscuring some of the testable items.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 78,450 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 71,222 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,440 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to cord on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to cord on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Wipers smearing

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 XYK 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 DE62 XYK, 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 DE62 XYK registered?

DE62 XYK is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is DE62 XYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 XYK 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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