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DV62 EAM

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,424 mi
Last recorded153,424 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 EAM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 153,424 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2025 153,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 149,829 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 146,004 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 139,391 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 134,663 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 124,762 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 113,063 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 105,333 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn VERY BADLY on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn VERY BADLY on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front under tray lose

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,703 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,537 miles

Offside Rear inner edge worn on tyre tread

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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DV62 EAM is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV62 EAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DV62 EAM registered?

DV62 EAM is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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