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HV62 VCX

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,952 mi
Last recorded78,952 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 VCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,952 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 68,188 miles

Central Front Windscreen starting to unbond at top edge

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 57,146 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn on both side rear tie rods. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 48,967 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 41,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 37,914 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 34,651 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 28,554 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 22,197 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 14,890 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 7,653 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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HV62 VCX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV62 VCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV62 VCX registered?

HV62 VCX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is HV62 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 VCX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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