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SM62 MGZ

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,793 mi
Last recorded173,793 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 MGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 173,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 158,716 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 144,782 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 126,093 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 116,579 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,111 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 99,109 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 87,653 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,228 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 51,753 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 51,753 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,967 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 MGZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

SM62 MGZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is SM62 MGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 MGZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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