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WR62 OMZ

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,108 mi
Last recorded114,108 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 OMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 114,108 miles

Damp around fuel filler neck (under vehicle)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads around half worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside and scrubbing around inner tread, also going out of shape. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 100,734 miles

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

some damp around fuel filler neck

Fail 20 Dec 2024 100,734 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

some damp around fuel filler neck

Pass 8 Dec 2023 85,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre start to cut out on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cutting out on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 85,873 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre start to cut out on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cutting out on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 74,371 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 74,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 70,959 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Fail 8 Dec 2021 70,958 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 67,535 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 67,535 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 64,741 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,047 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished with sidewall damage

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 56,370 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,531 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WR62 OMZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WR62 OMZ, 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 WR62 OMZ registered?

WR62 OMZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 December 2012.

Is WR62 OMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 OMZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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