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PN62 XDA

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,829 mi
Last recorded149,829 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 XDA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 149,829 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 135,641 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 121,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 108,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wish bone rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wish bone rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,493 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 75,617 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 75,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 63,863 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,941 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 36,657 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,550 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,690 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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PN62 XDA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PN62 XDA, 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 PN62 XDA registered?

PN62 XDA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is PN62 XDA safe to buy?

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