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GK62 PGZ

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

289,145 mi
Last recorded289,145 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 PGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 289,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 289,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 280,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 232,746 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 220,098 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 196,132 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 196,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 174,049 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 174,048 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 174,048 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 157,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 113,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 110,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,413 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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GK62 PGZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK62 PGZ, 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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GK62 PGZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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