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SV62 XDG

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,598 mi
Last recorded176,598 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 XDG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2022 176,598 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 156,574 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 145,425 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Sep 2019 133,054 miles

Rear rear pads are getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2018 117,681 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,086 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,223 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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SV62 XDG is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XDG, 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 XDG registered?

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

Is SV62 XDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV62 XDG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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