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LD62 KUA

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,630 mi
Last recorded76,630 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 KUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 76,630 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 76,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise wheel alignment check due to excessive tyre wear on inner shoulders of tread.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on shoulders of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder of tread - nearly to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,523 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 70,925 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 67,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 67,683 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wipers not tested

Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 61,500 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,392 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 49,110 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,927 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,926 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,871 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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LD62 KUA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD62 KUA, 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 LD62 KUA registered?

LD62 KUA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is LD62 KUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 KUA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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