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RJ62 HLR

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,763 mi
Last recorded179,763 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 HLR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 179,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 179,763 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 168,759 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 168,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 149,709 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 111,538 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 95,827 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted, restricting vision on some parts

Pass 27 Nov 2019 76,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,377 miles

uneven wear to front disc brake pads

Pass 7 Nov 2017 35,253 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 28,878 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 23,028 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

both front wipers smeary

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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RJ62 HLR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RJ62 HLR, 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 RJ62 HLR registered?

RJ62 HLR is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ62 HLR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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