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GK62 XRA

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,918 mi
Last recorded45,918 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 XRA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 45,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 41,419 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 41,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished close to inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished close to inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 39,685 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 35,293 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 32,564 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 30,182 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,112 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 29,112 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 26,731 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 24,353 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 21,839 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 18,910 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,691 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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GK62 XRA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel 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 GK62 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

GK62 XRA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is GK62 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK62 XRA 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.

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