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LR62 SHJ

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,216 mi
Last recorded101,216 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 SHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 101,216 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 90,989 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 90,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 80,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened track control arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 80,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened track control arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 69,385 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 69,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 58,231 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 58,231 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 49,468 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 26,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 9,902 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 9,632 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 9,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 8,616 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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LR62 SHJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 LR62 SHJ, 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 LR62 SHJ registered?

LR62 SHJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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The MOT history for LR62 SHJ 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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