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GK62 XPP

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,436 mi
Last recorded108,436 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 XPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 108,436 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 108,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 91,734 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 88,321 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,480 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 86,480 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge plus damage to outer wall

Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,624 miles

suspect rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Oct 2019 81,989 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,291 miles

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,522 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 71,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,623 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (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 XPP is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 XPP, 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 GK62 XPP?

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What year was GK62 XPP registered?

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

Is GK62 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK62 XPP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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