MOT Status
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161,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front suspension coil springs starting to rust
front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish
nearside front wheel slightly distorted
rear number plate starting to discolour
rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
slight oil leak
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 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
both front suspension coil springs starting to rust
front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish
nearside front wheel slightly distorted
offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn low on edges
rear number plate starting to discolour
rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
slight oil leak
slight play in steering rack
both front suspension coil springs starting to rust
nearside front wheel slightly distorted
offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge
rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
slight oil leak
slight play in steering rack
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
both front suspension coil springs starting to rust
nearside front wheel slightly distorted
offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge
rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
slight oil leak
slight play in steering rack
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
front suspension coil springs starting to rust
offside rear wheel bearing slight noise
rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
front suspension coil springs starting to rust
offside rear wheel bearing slight noise
rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost to the cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside driveshaft centre support bearing noisy
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16-91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
N/S/R tyre wearing on inner and outer tread. 205/55/r16-91v
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ62 KAU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KAU, 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 KAU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 November 2012.
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