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WN62 KXJ

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,230 mi
Last recorded141,230 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 KXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 141,230 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 141,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Emergency tyre sealant has Expired (03/2021)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 122,619 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 122,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 112,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,572 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 100,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 100,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,002 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 91,798 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,128 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,984 miles

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 25 Sep 2015 55,362 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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WN62 KXJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WN62 KXJ, 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 WN62 KXJ registered?

WN62 KXJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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The MOT history for WN62 KXJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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