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SW62 EEH

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,792 mi
Last recorded130,792 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 EEH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 130,792 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 130,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both O/Side and N/Side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 121,654 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side and N/Side rear wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 121,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side and N/Side rear wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 114,389 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 107,722 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,651 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 100,651 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,186 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 90,734 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 90,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,901 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 70,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2016 46,266 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wipers slightly smeary

nail in osr tyre

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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SW62 EEH is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW62 EEH, 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 SW62 EEH registered?

SW62 EEH is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is SW62 EEH safe to buy?

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