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DG62 AEL

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,518 mi
Last recorded129,518 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 AEL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 129,518 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 126,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023
Fail 11 Feb 2023 132,192 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 119,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 187,046 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 112,568 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 107,113 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,400 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 100,304 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 100,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DG62 AEL is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DG62 AEL, 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

How do I check the history of DG62 AEL?

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What year was DG62 AEL registered?

DG62 AEL is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is DG62 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 AEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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