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SB62 NEU

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,421 mi
Last recorded155,421 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 NEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 155,421 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 138,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 122,638 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,322 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 89,418 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,713 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 72,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,011 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,395 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2017 25,662 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 23,520 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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SB62 NEU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SB62 NEU, 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 SB62 NEU registered?

SB62 NEU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is SB62 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB62 NEU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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