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DV62 KZO

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,398 mi
Last recorded158,398 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 KZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 158,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 158,398 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 150,204 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2024 145,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 134,434 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

Offside front top mount deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2023 134,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake binding

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside front top mount deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2022 122,243 miles

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

all tyres worn and poor

various components corroding.underbody covered in mud.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 111,403 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 100,859 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 100,859 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,652 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 66,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 66,086 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,366 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,191 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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DV62 KZO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV62 KZO, 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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DV62 KZO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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