CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF62 HPU

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,014 mi
Last recorded111,014 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 HPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 111,014 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 111,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 100,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 91,022 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 91,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre close to wear stops also wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyres close to wear stops

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower ( rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 66,010 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 65,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,499 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,316 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 42,067 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,410 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,723 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 25,745 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 25,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 19,804 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF62 HPU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF62 HPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF62 HPU?

You can check the full history of AF62 HPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF62 HPU registered?

AF62 HPU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AF62 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 HPU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF62 HPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF62 HPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.