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SV62 XCW

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,251 mi
Last recorded121,251 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 XCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,251 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear subframe and suspension arms, links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 104,212 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

slight travel in handbrake lever

Fail 19 Aug 2021 104,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,210 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 Apr 2019 71,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 58,350 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 41,044 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 40,981 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,465 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)

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 XCW is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV62 XCW, 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 SV62 XCW registered?

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

Is SV62 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV62 XCW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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