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VE62 LFL

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,257 mi
Last recorded148,257 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 LFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 148,257 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 148,255 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 130,960 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 117,648 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 117,648 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 114,778 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 114,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 110,689 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 110,670 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 103,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,969 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 96,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 73,163 miles

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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VE62 LFL is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 VE62 LFL, 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 VE62 LFL registered?

VE62 LFL is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is VE62 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 LFL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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