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LS62 VNU

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,815 mi
Last recorded71,815 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 VNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 71,815 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 62,056 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 48,638 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,470 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 42,398 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 33,492 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under tray cover fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2018 33,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Sub frame damaged, due to impact impairing lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

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

Under tray cover fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 27,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 27,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 20,967 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 16,399 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 16,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 VNU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS62 VNU, 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 LS62 VNU registered?

LS62 VNU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is LS62 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 VNU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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