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WG62 CTY

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,499 mi
Last recorded42,499 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 CTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 42,499 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable components

Fail 20 Oct 2025 42,499 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 37,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 10 Nov 2023 35,928 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 34,454 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 32,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 31,173 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 29,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,259 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 26,259 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 23,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 19,375 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,378 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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WG62 CTY is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WG62 CTY, 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 WG62 CTY registered?

WG62 CTY is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is WG62 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG62 CTY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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