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LC62 AOV

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,257 mi
Last recorded159,257 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 AOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 159,257 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 159,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2024 151,303 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 135,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 118,449 miles

both rear tyres cracked also out of shape 205/55/16

Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,736 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 101,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front pads look low

Rear pads low

Pass 1 Sep 2020 93,616 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 84,292 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 84,290 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,639 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 34,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange of middle pipe (7.1.2)

pads seem low unable to see clearly advise brake check

some of the washer jets do not hit the screen

Pass 16 Nov 2015 19,152 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 19,152 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 18,903 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s front tyre tread worn on edges and getting low

n/s rear tyre tread has nail in it

o/s front tyre tread worn on inner edge and getting low

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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LC62 AOV is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 LC62 AOV, 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 LC62 AOV registered?

LC62 AOV is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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