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DN62 UVX

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,323 mi
Last recorded56,323 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 UVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 56,323 miles

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

Nearside DRL inoperative

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 55,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 55,244 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 53,976 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 53,976 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 52,730 miles

plastic underbody covers fitted not allowing inspection of obscure items

Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,783 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 51,778 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 50,641 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 43,685 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 36,475 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 30,368 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 21,969 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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DN62 UVX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DN62 UVX, 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 DN62 UVX registered?

DN62 UVX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is DN62 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 UVX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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