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DN62 FJO

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,559 mi
Last recorded83,559 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 FJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 83,559 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 83,556 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2025 80,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 78,004 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 74,657 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 69,541 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places + NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Rear Brake back plates corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm in places + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Fail 7 May 2022 69,541 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit = 0.55. Result obtained 1.48avg (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places + NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Rear Brake back plates corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm in places + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 15 May 2021 55,969 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake: slightly lagging in operation

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os: minor cracks within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Fail 15 May 2021 55,960 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit = 0.55 Reading obtained = 1.33 AVG. Printout attached (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake: slightly lagging in operation

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os: minor cracks within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 22 May 2020 44,932 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 44,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,046 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 67,046 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 62,948 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 34,391 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,573 miles

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

Offside Front 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 3 Dec 2015 24,920 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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DN62 FJO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DN62 FJO, 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 DN62 FJO registered?

DN62 FJO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is DN62 FJO safe to buy?

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