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SL62 UNK

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,299 mi
Last recorded102,299 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UNK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 102,299 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

general underneath surface corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2025 102,289 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

general underneath surface corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2024 95,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise new - out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2024 95,895 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise new - out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,401 miles

Rear wiper blade missing

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Both front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner edges

Both rear indicator’s discoloured

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front to back rigid brake pipe unions corroded

Offside rear tyre appears to have been run flat

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2023 93,401 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Both front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner edges

Both rear indicator’s discoloured

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front to back rigid brake pipe unions corroded

Offside rear tyre appears to have been run flat

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Rear wiper blade missing

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 14 Jun 2022 89,053 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Front subframe corroded

Front to back rigid brake pipe unions corroded

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2022 89,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Front subframe corroded

Front to back rigid brake pipe unions corroded

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,527 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,333 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 12,493 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,925 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,056 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 32,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SL62 UNK 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 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SL62 UNK, 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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SL62 UNK is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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