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GJ62 CSV

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,361 mi
Last recorded76,361 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 CSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 76,361 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 72,282 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 68,413 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,141 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 62,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 57,469 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 53,829 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,373 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,638 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,663 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 39,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,865 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,093 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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GJ62 CSV is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GJ62 CSV, 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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GJ62 CSV is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ62 CSV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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