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SM62 GZD

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,121 mi
Last recorded68,121 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 GZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 68,121 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 64,626 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 60,741 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 56,935 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 53,341 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 49,057 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 45,594 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 40,195 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 33,369 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 33,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 23,100 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 16,978 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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SM62 GZD is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SM62 GZD, 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 SM62 GZD registered?

SM62 GZD is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is SM62 GZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 GZD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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