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VK62 LXR

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,881 mi
Last recorded82,881 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 LXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 82,881 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2026 82,881 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 81,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 81,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 79,188 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 79,018 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 76,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 76,927 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,035 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 65,061 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,726 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 64,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 53,686 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,559 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,072 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,843 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 18,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VK62 LXR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VK62 LXR, 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 VK62 LXR registered?

VK62 LXR is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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