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SL62 UNM

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,027 mi
Last recorded59,027 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 59,027 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 49,321 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 49,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 39,008 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 39,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 24,824 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 21,710 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 20,187 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 19,179 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 16,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2017 14,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 9,744 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 9,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 8,365 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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SL62 UNM is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL62 UNM?

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What year was SL62 UNM registered?

SL62 UNM is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is SL62 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 UNM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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