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RJ62 SYM

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,797 mi
Last recorded114,797 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 SYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 114,797 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 114,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 92,226 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 92,223 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf outer cv boot has a small split

Pass 10 Feb 2024 83,019 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 78,678 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,584 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 59,403 miles

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Fail 18 Nov 2020 59,403 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 25 Nov 2019 51,347 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine bay restricted view

vehicle under tray

Pass 5 Dec 2018 46,099 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,136 miles

engine bay restricted view

vehicle under tray

Fail 22 Nov 2017 44,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

engine bay restricted view

service light on

vehicle under tray

Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

service light on

windows not working

Fail 14 Nov 2016 42,890 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

service light on

windows not working

Pass 8 Dec 2015 35,868 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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RJ62 SYM is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 RJ62 SYM, 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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RJ62 SYM is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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