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GJ62 KAU

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,406 mi
Last recorded161,406 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 KAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 161,406 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 161,375 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 151,489 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 151,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 141,255 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 141,230 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 131,206 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 131,206 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 111,577 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 111,561 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 90,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 71,166 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 51,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 37,499 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 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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What year was GJ62 KAU registered?

GJ62 KAU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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