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SM62 GZL

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,245 mi
Last recorded46,245 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 GZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2023 46,245 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 44,714 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 43,905 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 42,009 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 35,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 33,372 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 23,444 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,963 miles

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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SM62 GZL is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM62 GZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM62 GZL registered?

SM62 GZL is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SM62 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 GZL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM62 GZL have outstanding finance?

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