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RK62 OWD

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,671 mi
Last recorded166,671 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 OWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 166,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

intercooler pipe very perished

Fail 21 Jul 2026 166,587 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple on brake caliper leaking (nipple is tight) (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

intercooler pipe very perished

Pass 31 Jul 2025 156,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (not badly) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (not badly) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components

undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some components

Pass 1 Aug 2024 148,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframes and suspension components have some surface corrosion in places (not badly)

undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jul 2023 138,960 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 130,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components are corroded in places

some undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some items

Pass 12 Aug 2021 120,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 113,455 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 105,879 miles

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

Surface corrosion to front and rear discs

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,021 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 96,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 96,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 87,967 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,465 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 OWD is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

RK62 OWD is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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