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KM62 SRU

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,824 mi
Last recorded123,824 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 SRU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 123,824 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 118,188 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 110,840 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 110,840 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 102,188 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 92,904 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 92,902 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,279 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 73,192 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 66,049 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,343 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 44,778 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,757 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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KM62 SRU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KM62 SRU, 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 KM62 SRU?

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What year was KM62 SRU registered?

KM62 SRU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is KM62 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM62 SRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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