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PK62 OGU

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,924 mi
Last recorded102,924 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 OGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 102,924 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 102,794 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 95,040 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded slight (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,753 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 88,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad around 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 76,966 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 72,084 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 72,084 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 67,416 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 46,187 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 35,583 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 35,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 22,220 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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PK62 OGU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK62 OGU, 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 PK62 OGU registered?

PK62 OGU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is PK62 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK62 OGU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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