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SG62 GJZ

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,931 mi
Last recorded116,931 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 GJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 116,931 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2025 114,946 miles

Nearside 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))

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly

n/s/f suspension lower coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

o/s/r tyre misshaped inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2024 108,086 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 101,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 94,379 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 92,699 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 92,699 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower ball joint boot clip missing but secure

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 84,366 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 84,366 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,445 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,262 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 65,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,539 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 45,011 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,234 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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SG62 GJZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SG62 GJZ, 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 SG62 GJZ registered?

SG62 GJZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is SG62 GJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 GJZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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