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GY62 NWO

2012 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,555 mi
Last recorded39,555 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 NWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 39,555 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 37,228 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 36,014 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 33,293 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 29,764 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 29,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

clutch pedal biting point high and pedal very hard to press down

Pass 6 Oct 2020 27,785 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 26,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 22,914 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 19,368 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 15,104 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 10,344 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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GY62 NWO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY62 NWO, 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

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What year was GY62 NWO registered?

GY62 NWO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is GY62 NWO safe to buy?

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