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LM62 MVC

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,421 mi
Last recorded136,421 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 MVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 136,421 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 136,052 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2024 126,234 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 126,234 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 118,259 miles

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

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

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))

accident damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 27 Sep 2023 118,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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))

accident damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 24 Sep 2022 111,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 105,788 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 98,331 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 98,331 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,065 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 70,341 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,751 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 43,580 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 30,902 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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LM62 MVC is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVC, 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 LM62 MVC registered?

LM62 MVC is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is LM62 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 MVC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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