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LN62 XGW

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,586 mi
Last recorded37,586 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 XGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 37,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 37,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 24,315 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 24,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 23,753 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 23,365 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 23,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (outer sidewall, marked with crayon) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 22,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has a cut in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 22,684 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has a cut in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 22,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 21,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 19,066 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 19,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 16,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 14,129 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 14,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 10,573 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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LN62 XGW is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LN62 XGW, 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 LN62 XGW registered?

LN62 XGW is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is LN62 XGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 XGW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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