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DK62 UPB

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,525 mi
Last recorded74,525 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK62 UPB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 74,525 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 74,525 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 69,308 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 69,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 64,510 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r indicators fading colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 60,087 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 50,794 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 48,218 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 48,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,067 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 45,067 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,654 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,788 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,978 miles

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

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

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,618 miles

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

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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DK62 UPB is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DK62 UPB, 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

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What year was DK62 UPB registered?

DK62 UPB is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DK62 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK62 UPB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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