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DV62 OBN

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,874 mi
Last recorded150,874 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 150,874 miles

Exhaust middle section has a repair carried out and covered, system secure and not leaking

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tread ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 150,874 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust middle section has a repair carried out and covered, system secure and not leaking

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tread ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 141,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust has had repair and re hung

Pass 6 Aug 2019 131,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 112,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 96,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 82,150 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread area wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tread close to outer shoulder

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offiside pads wearing very low (3.5.1g)

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 OBN is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DV62 OBN, 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 DV62 OBN registered?

DV62 OBN is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DV62 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 OBN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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