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GU62 OJC

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,172 mi
Last recorded168,172 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 OJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 168,172 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 168,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 160,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 154,434 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 147,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 141,101 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Pass 1 Jul 2021 126,891 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Jun 2020 114,151 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 104,666 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Various items hanging from rear view mirror do not seriously restrict view at time of test

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 104,666 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Various items hanging from rear view mirror do not seriously restrict view at time of test

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 93,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim on upper limit at time of test

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn smooth/very heavy wear & through outer skin on shoulder of tread - STRONG ADVISE CORDS MAY SOON APPEAR

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn smooth/very heavy wear & through outer skin on shoulder of tread - STRONG ADVISE CORDS MAY SOON APPEAR

Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn significantly lower on shoulder of tread

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn significantly lower on shoulder of tread SIZE: 205/55R16V

Fail 4 Jul 2017 87,424 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn significantly lower on shoulder of tread

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn significantly lower on shoulder of tread SIZE: 205/55R16V

Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,867 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,013 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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GU62 OJC is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU62 OJC, 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 OJC registered?

GU62 OJC is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is GU62 OJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 OJC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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