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GU62 OHA

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,396 mi
Last recorded127,396 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 OHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 127,396 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 127,390 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 122,581 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 122,581 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 117,490 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Aug 2023 111,428 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 111,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 103,505 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 96,721 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 89,054 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 89,054 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 81,716 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 75,605 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 67,682 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 67,682 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,284 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 37,893 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges

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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GU62 OHA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU62 OHA, 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 GU62 OHA registered?

GU62 OHA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is GU62 OHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 OHA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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