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RV62 LDY

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,260 mi
Last recorded115,260 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 LDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 115,260 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 110,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 110,135 miles

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 103,889 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 103,884 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking around piston (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 98,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 95,954 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 90,774 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear - Approx 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers installed obscuring components.

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring components.

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 90,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear - Approx 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers installed obscuring components.

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring components.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,853 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 77,697 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,609 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,020 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 49,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RV62 LDY 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 RV62 LDY, 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 RV62 LDY registered?

RV62 LDY is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is RV62 LDY safe to buy?

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