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SM62 GZP

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,409 mi
Last recorded135,409 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 GZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 135,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 134,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 125,997 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 118,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has pinhole and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 112,123 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,137 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 108,137 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin suspect leaking injector ???? (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,783 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 101,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 82,818 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 66,145 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn uneven ie high and low spot's (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 46,266 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn uneven ie high and low spot's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,656 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 GZP is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black 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 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 GZP, 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 SM62 GZP registered?

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

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