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LM62 VXH

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,432 mi
Last recorded42,432 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 VXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 42,432 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 42,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut in the tread exposing cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 35,414 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 35,408 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 28,329 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 28,326 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 20,877 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 20,874 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear bonnet latch not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 13,869 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 12,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 11,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 10,078 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 8,603 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 6,819 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 4,857 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 VXH is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LM62 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

LM62 VXH is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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The MOT history for LM62 VXH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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