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SH62 ZKD

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,891 mi
Last recorded141,891 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 ZKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 141,891 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 139,419 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front+rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 136,087 miles

Coil spring corroded osf and 2x rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 136,087 miles

Coil spring corroded osf and 2x rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 133,616 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 131,808 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 127,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 114,409 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jul 2019 103,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,296 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,962 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 70,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SH62 ZKD is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc 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 SH62 ZKD, 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 SH62 ZKD registered?

SH62 ZKD is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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