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GJ62 GUA

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,741 mi
Last recorded80,741 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 GUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 80,741 miles

Front Inner Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 80,741 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 80,739 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Inner Obligatory mirror deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2024 76,074 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 76,073 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 70,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 70,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 65,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 62,742 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 60,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 56,985 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 56,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 50,026 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2017 42,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres worn on edges and deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chips in screen

Pass 9 Nov 2015 27,310 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 GUA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJ62 GUA, 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 GJ62 GUA registered?

GJ62 GUA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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