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GJ62 YXK

2012 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,642 mi
Last recorded63,642 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 63,642 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 63,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 57,068 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Jan 2024 52,393 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 46,849 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 43,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 39,443 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 36,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 31,685 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 26,322 miles

under trays fitted covering some steering and suspension parts.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 20,682 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 20,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 13,652 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 6,363 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 YXK is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White 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 YXK, 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 YXK registered?

GJ62 YXK is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is GJ62 YXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 YXK 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.

Does GJ62 YXK have outstanding finance?

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