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KP62 GFK

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,591 mi
Last recorded124,591 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 GFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 124,591 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 117,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 112,717 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 112,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 107,970 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,707 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Oct 2021 103,707 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 100,361 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 95,322 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 95,322 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 95,322 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,664 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,076 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 59,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 39,817 miles

No Smoke Detected

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 22,222 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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KP62 GFK is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KP62 GFK, 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 KP62 GFK registered?

KP62 GFK is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is KP62 GFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 GFK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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