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LN62 XJA

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,299 mi
Last recorded146,299 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 XJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 146,299 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2025 144,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 140,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 135,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 135,800 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 130,511 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 125,873 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 120,894 miles

Both rear tyres perished and getting low. Approximately 3 - 3.5mm

Pass 13 Nov 2019 112,003 miles

Front Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 97,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM AVERAGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM AVERAGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,698 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,344 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,329 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 XJA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LN62 XJA, 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

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What year was LN62 XJA registered?

LN62 XJA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is LN62 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 XJA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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