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SD62 XBY

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,674 mi
Last recorded88,674 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 XBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 88,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 86,305 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 83,786 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 81,293 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 79,196 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 71,797 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,356 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,109 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,487 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 64,487 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,306 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 42,620 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 42,620 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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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SD62 XBY is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SD62 XBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD62 XBY registered?

SD62 XBY is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is SD62 XBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 XBY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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