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ST62 MTF

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,412 mi
Last recorded73,412 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 MTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 73,412 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2026 73,084 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 66,639 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2024 55,581 miles
Pass 14 May 2023 52,774 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 47,136 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 38,822 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 36,453 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 35,473 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ST62 MTF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ST62 MTF, 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

How do I check the history of ST62 MTF?

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What year was ST62 MTF registered?

ST62 MTF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is ST62 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 MTF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST62 MTF have outstanding finance?

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