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GU62 ZTC

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,820 mi
Last recorded103,820 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 ZTC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 103,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside body damaged - front

Parking brake lever long travel

Under tray fitted - insecure and damp with oil

Fail 20 Jul 2026 103,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside body damaged - front

Parking brake lever long travel

Under tray fitted - insecure and damp with oil

Pass 9 Jul 2025 82,540 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 81,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 81,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 63,447 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 54,053 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 49,540 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 45,742 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 44,058 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,080 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 38,286 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,384 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,493 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 22,089 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 ZTC is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 ZTC, 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 GU62 ZTC?

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What year was GU62 ZTC registered?

GU62 ZTC is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is GU62 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 ZTC 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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