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GJ62 VNZ

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,264 mi
Last recorded90,264 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 VNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 90,264 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 89,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 86,696 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,792 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 70,187 miles

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

emissions too low to read

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,751 miles

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

front pads wear

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 15 Sep 2018 60,307 miles

tested to plate limit of 0.53,passed due to low emissions

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,549 miles

front tyres edges wear

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 16 Sep 2017 57,541 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to assess some areas due to covers

front tyres edges wear

Pass 24 Sep 2016 54,229 miles

o/s no plate light poor

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 24 Sep 2016 54,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s no plate light poor

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,843 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 VNZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc 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 VNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ62 VNZ registered?

GJ62 VNZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 October 2012.

Is GJ62 VNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 VNZ 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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