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RK62 OVA

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,771 mi
Last recorded76,771 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 OVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 76,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 72,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 72,285 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 68,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray is broken and hanging down

Pass 4 Nov 2022 65,473 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 65,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 61,131 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,073 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 53,346 miles

both rear tyres feathered inner edges

cut nsf tyre sidewall,

nsr tyre wearing low

osf tyre wearing low and on inner edge

osr tyre close to limit

wipers smeary

Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,682 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,076 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 30,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,334 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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RK62 OVA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 RK62 OVA, 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 RK62 OVA registered?

RK62 OVA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is RK62 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK62 OVA 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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