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SD62 ZLE

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,651 mi
Last recorded160,651 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 ZLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 160,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FEATHERED ON INNED EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 160,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FEATHERED ON INNED EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 136,421 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 114,724 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 79,386 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 65,072 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,441 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,430 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 59,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,602 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,436 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,335 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,913 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 21,626 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 ZLE is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

SD62 ZLE is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is SD62 ZLE safe to buy?

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