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GJ62 VOD

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,184 mi
Last recorded43,184 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 VOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 43,184 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 42,393 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,451 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,965 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,253 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 37,559 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,221 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,808 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,962 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 VOD is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VOD, 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

How do I check the history of GJ62 VOD?

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What year was GJ62 VOD registered?

GJ62 VOD is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is GJ62 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 VOD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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