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GK62 XJU

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,629 mi
Last recorded189,629 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 XJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 189,629 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 185,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 181,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 175,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2021 170,654 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear of floor (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 170,653 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear of floor (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 165,639 miles

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

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

parking brake has little reserved travel

Pass 19 Nov 2019 159,715 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner tread as undulations

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 159,704 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner tread as undulations

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 152,164 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 139,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner wall as cut

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 129,779 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,742 miles

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

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 XJU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc 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 GK62 XJU, 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 GK62 XJU registered?

GK62 XJU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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