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GF62 HDJ

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,332 mi
Last recorded129,332 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 HDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 129,332 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 124,839 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 124,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 112,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

secondary rear bonnet catch defective

Pass 29 Sep 2020 99,035 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 84,213 miles

brakes linings to be checked

strong advise front tyres showing heavy uneven wear on inner edges , wheel tracking to be checked , recommend tyres to be replaced asap due to condition .

Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,096 miles

unable to see overall brake pad condition, a further inspection recommended to determine remaing life , to be done asap.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 43,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,355 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,540 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GF62 HDJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GF62 HDJ, 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 GF62 HDJ registered?

GF62 HDJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is GF62 HDJ safe to buy?

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