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MT62 GMG

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,248 mi
Last recorded149,248 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 GMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 149,248 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

some damage to n/s mirror gass

surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

under floor cover unable to check some components

Fail 11 Dec 2025 149,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

some damage to n/s mirror gass

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

under floor cover unable to check some components

Pass 12 Dec 2024 139,296 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack arms ()

both front tyres are wearing to inner edges

n/s mirror has a crack in it

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 20 Dec 2023 129,554 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some damage to n/s mirror glass

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Fail 18 Dec 2023 129,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some damage to n/s mirror glass

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Pass 15 Dec 2022 122,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

n/s mirror is cracked

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 1 Dec 2021 113,094 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front subframe steering and suspension components ,brake components starting to corrode

small crack in n/s mirror glass

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Fail 30 Nov 2021 113,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front subframe steering and suspension components ,brake components starting to corrode

small crack in n/s mirror glass

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,971 miles

front o/s tyre starting to wear on edge

small crack on n/s wing mirror

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 28 Nov 2019 99,467 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

floor tray fitted unable to see some components

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Nov 2018 82,967 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 82,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear shocker slight weak

Pass 1 Mar 2018 75,290 miles

under cover tray fitted obstructing view underside components view

Fail 1 Mar 2018 75,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under cover tray fitted obstructing view underside components view

Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,428 miles

Front brake discs and pads slightly low

fuel neck slightly dump

undercover tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 46,667 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt fully due to child seat 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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MT62 GMG is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White 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 MT62 GMG, 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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MT62 GMG is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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