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GJ62 XYB

2012 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,473 mi
Last recorded123,473 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 XYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 123,473 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2024 114,766 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Aug 2023 105,516 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 95,893 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 95,893 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 91,648 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 86,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD IS ON THE LIMIT 1.6 MM AND INNER EDGE BALD ! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs has lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 86,935 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD IS ON THE LIMIT 1.6 MM AND INNER EDGE BALD ! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs has lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,530 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,460 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,442 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,824 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 XYB is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

GJ62 XYB is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is GJ62 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 XYB 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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