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DV62 VCF

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,453 mi
Last recorded108,453 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 VCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 108,453 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 103,342 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 93,869 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 93,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Sep 2022 85,986 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit has small crack on the Lense.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,301 miles

Front Wipers Smearing

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Auxiliary belt cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,655 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 77,655 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 74,266 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 74,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,872 miles

Front small stone chip on windscreen

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 62,682 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,130 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 30,931 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 30,930 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (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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DV62 VCF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black 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 DV62 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

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

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