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DG62 AEY

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,595 mi
Last recorded113,595 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 113,595 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under shields covering testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2024 109,446 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 109,268 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 109,248 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 106,639 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 106,624 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 106,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 106,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 10 May 2018 106,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,958 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 104,894 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 14 Dec 2015 104,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

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 AEY is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG62 AEY, 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 DG62 AEY registered?

DG62 AEY is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is DG62 AEY safe to buy?

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