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SO62 KBN

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,173 mi
Last recorded57,173 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 KBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 57,173 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 57,173 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 54,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2025 54,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2024 49,869 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 49,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 46,132 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2022 42,613 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 42,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 38,832 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 34,599 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 31,212 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 24,962 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 24,961 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 18,320 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 12,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,827 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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SO62 KBN is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO62 KBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO62 KBN registered?

SO62 KBN is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is SO62 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO62 KBN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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