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GJ62 VNO

2012 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,840 mi
Last recorded51,840 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 VNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 51,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 49,008 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 48,939 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 45,129 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 41,090 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 37,704 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 34,955 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 34,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 33,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Obvious signs tyre has been driven under inflated, wear on both inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches to windscreen within Zone A, not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 30,355 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 29,247 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 25,417 miles

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

Front Wipers poor but cleaning windscreen sufficiently

Pass 25 Sep 2015 19,804 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 VNO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

GJ62 VNO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is GJ62 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 VNO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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