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RK62 OWW

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,155 mi
Last recorded105,155 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 OWW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 105,155 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 99,566 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 96,692 miles

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 90,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,948 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 78,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,968 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,394 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 35,692 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 30,057 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 25,326 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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RK62 OWW is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK62 OWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK62 OWW registered?

RK62 OWW is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is RK62 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK62 OWW 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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