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SD62 XCG

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,536 mi
Last recorded166,536 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 XCG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 166,536 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 150,353 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 26 Oct 2023 138,888 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 125,895 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 182,057 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 152,188 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 82,152 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 111,062 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))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 54,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm and punctured (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 35,319 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 23,040 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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SD62 XCG is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XCG, 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 SD62 XCG registered?

SD62 XCG is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is SD62 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 XCG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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