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SL62 UUV

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,613 mi
Last recorded63,613 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UUV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 63,613 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges - also uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 62,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near legal limit and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 59,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit on inner edge , also uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on legal limit on inner edge , also uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 56,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 28 Sep 2022 56,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2021 52,854 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

poss timing belt due

Fail 27 Sep 2021 52,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

poss timing belt due

Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,354 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

pss t/belt due

Fail 29 Sep 2020 50,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

pss t/belt due

Pass 17 Sep 2019 47,516 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 47,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,628 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 43,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid at nearside (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 38,632 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 38,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,277 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,333 miles

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

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

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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SL62 UUV is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL62 UUV, 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 SL62 UUV registered?

SL62 UUV is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SL62 UUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 UUV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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