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LM62 GTU

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,879 mi
Last recorded17,879 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 GTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 17,879 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 17,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 17,386 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 16,691 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 16,001 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,649 miles

Engine cover and Under tray cover fitted

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 14,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative damaged cover with tape (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and Under tray cover fitted

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 13,534 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Wipers smearing

Pass 23 Aug 2018 11,667 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Under tray cover fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 11,667 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Under tray cover fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 9,780 miles

Front Tyres cracked

Offside Rear Outer Tyre side wall rubber worn

Pass 5 Oct 2016 7,719 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 4,973 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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LM62 GTU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LM62 GTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM62 GTU?

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What year was LM62 GTU registered?

LM62 GTU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is LM62 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 GTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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