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RK62 UCJ

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,548 mi
Last recorded65,548 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 UCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 65,548 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 65,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 63,200 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both treads are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 61,149 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 57,869 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,922 miles

Front Coil spring corroded At top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 55,922 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded At top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 50,100 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 44,655 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 37,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm advise change ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and lipped slightly (3.5.1i)

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 22 Oct 2016 28,424 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,105 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Loosing intensity (1.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 22,105 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Loosing intensity (1.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 UCJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RK62 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

RK62 UCJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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