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RK62 UCN

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,794 mi
Last recorded175,794 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 175,794 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 161,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 144,766 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 128,424 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,418 miles

Offside Rear Body damage

Fail 14 Oct 2021 114,418 miles

Offside Rear Body damage

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 103,144 miles

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brakes and fuel lines.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 103,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brakes and fuel lines.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,240 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 87,240 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (BOTH) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 55,690 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,341 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,140 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,105 miles

Offside Front Inner tread area of tyre wearing

emission too clean

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 UCN 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 UCN, 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 UCN registered?

RK62 UCN is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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