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DG62 VZO

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,362 mi
Last recorded78,362 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 78,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 77,069 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,862 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 70,460 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 66,081 miles

o/s cv boot poor

Pass 31 Mar 2021 65,509 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 64,723 miles

slight weep on o/s cv boot

Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,085 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,756 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,756 miles

Front both tyres cut, no cords exposed, 225 40 18 92Y

Rear both tyres perishing, no cracks exposed 225 40 18 92W

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some components

items in boot, unable to inspect

Fail 11 Oct 2016 33,756 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front both tyres cut, no cords exposed, 225 40 18 92Y

Rear both tyres perishing, no cracks exposed 225 40 18 92W

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some components

items in boot, unable to inspect

Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,155 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 25,155 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides, (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VZO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VZO, 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 VZO?

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What year was DG62 VZO registered?

DG62 VZO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is DG62 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 VZO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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