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LS62 OAA

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,462 mi
Last recorded136,462 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 OAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 136,462 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 129,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 120,870 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 113,566 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 88,184 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,505 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,197 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 68,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 43,882 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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LS62 OAA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LS62 OAA, 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 LS62 OAA registered?

LS62 OAA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is LS62 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 OAA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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