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LO62 GMX

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,490 mi
Last recorded57,490 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 GMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 57,490 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 57,264 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 51,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 51,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements water ingress causing delamination (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 46,174 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 45,999 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 17 Jan 2022 45,264 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 44,983 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

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))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 44,983 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

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))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 41,995 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wiper smearing

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 35,882 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 35,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 R16 91V Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 30,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyres down to 3mm worn edge

Offside Rear Tyres down to 3mm worn edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 25,609 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 20,160 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2016 20,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers fitted

under covers 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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LO62 GMX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LO62 GMX, 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 LO62 GMX registered?

LO62 GMX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is LO62 GMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 GMX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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