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PE62 PXV

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,361 mi
Last recorded135,361 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 PXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 135,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2026 135,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2025 123,063 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2025 123,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2024 113,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2023 106,903 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 106,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2022 99,049 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn more on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn more on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 94,132 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 87,705 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2020 87,705 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,740 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 75,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 57,595 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,879 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,134 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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PE62 PXV is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red 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 PE62 PXV, 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 PE62 PXV registered?

PE62 PXV is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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