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DG62 KFX

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,310 mi
Last recorded151,310 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 KFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 151,310 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 151,306 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 137,649 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 118,822 miles

Front Subframe surface corrosion

Fuel pipe rail corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 118,445 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe surface corrosion

Fuel pipe rail corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,707 miles

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 7 Oct 2021 103,706 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 13 Oct 2020 96,421 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,408 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 77,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,161 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,003 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 58,003 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,342 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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DG62 KFX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KFX, 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 KFX registered?

DG62 KFX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is DG62 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 KFX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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