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DG62 VZF

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,037 mi
Last recorded97,037 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 73,558 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 73,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 VZF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 VZF, 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 VZF?

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What year was DG62 VZF registered?

DG62 VZF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is DG62 VZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 VZF shows 3 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.

Does DG62 VZF have outstanding finance?

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