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SP62 EAE

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,585 mi
Last recorded34,585 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 EAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 34,585 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 34,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 33,916 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 33,602 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 33,311 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 32,904 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 32,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 32,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 30,489 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 30,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 28,855 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 27,289 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 23,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SP62 EAE 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 SP62 EAE, 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 SP62 EAE registered?

SP62 EAE is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is SP62 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 EAE 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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