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LFZ 6277

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,608 mi
Last recorded204,608 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 6277
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 204,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 204,606 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 194,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 187,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 181,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 173,970 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 164,975 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 156,136 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 145,482 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 139,551 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 117,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of pattern on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of pattern on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 117,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of pattern on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of pattern on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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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LFZ 6277 is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,590cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LFZ 6277, 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 LFZ 6277 registered?

LFZ 6277 is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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