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KX62 XJA

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,655 mi
Last recorded119,655 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX62 XJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 119,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TRAILING ARM BUSH WORN

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TRAILING ARM BUSH WORN

Pass 9 May 2025 107,147 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 101,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 87,263 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 87,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 75,091 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 75,091 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 66,393 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 66,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,761 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2019 47,660 miles

Nearside Rear light lense slight damage

engine/outer sill/floorpan covers/undertrays fitted

some brakepipes obscured

Fail 7 Aug 2019 47,660 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lense slight damage

engine/outer sill/floorpan covers/undertrays fitted

some brakepipes obscured

Pass 11 Aug 2018 36,788 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine/floorpan/outer sill covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

floorpan, outer sill covers fitted

upper lower engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 14,690 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 13,374 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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KX62 XJA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KX62 XJA, 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 KX62 XJA registered?

KX62 XJA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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