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SV62 TLO

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,335 mi
Last recorded189,335 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 TLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 189,335 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 183,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 182,978 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 178,010 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 171,450 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILNCER CORRODED SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 14 Oct 2022 171,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached pinch bolt missing(incorrect bolt fitted) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached suspension arm pinch bolt not not correct(not a locking nut fitted and incorrect bolt fitted) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 164,550 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 164,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 151,232 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 151,230 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 136,693 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 115,618 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre object in tyre (yellow chalk)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,412 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 78,680 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,572 miles

both rear tyre treads heavily castlated along inner edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

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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SV62 TLO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SV62 TLO, 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 SV62 TLO registered?

SV62 TLO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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