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SG62 GKA

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 GKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 95,701 miles

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

long handbrake travel

radiator support panel badly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2025 95,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

long handbrake travel

radiator support panel badly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 88,579 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 88,550 miles

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

o/s/r brake pad retaining clip incorrectly fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,612 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 79,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 75,699 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,150 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,080 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,875 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,600 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,867 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 36,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,587 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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SG62 GKA is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG62 GKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SG62 GKA registered?

SG62 GKA is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SG62 GKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 GKA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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