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GP62 FOA

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,875 mi
Last recorded77,875 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP62 FOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 77,875 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 77,794 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 70,727 miles

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

offside headlight internal plastic insecure but not affecting beam image

Pass 9 Jun 2023 65,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp projector surround deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2023 65,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp projector surround deteriorated

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

Pass 30 May 2022 61,582 miles

park brake lever reaches maximum travel to achieve maximum effort

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 57,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in-between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 53,985 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,158 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Apr 2018 43,158 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,499 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 30,314 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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GP62 FOA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GP62 FOA, 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 GP62 FOA registered?

GP62 FOA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is GP62 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP62 FOA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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