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DY62 FKK

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

79,176 mi
Last recorded79,176 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 FKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 79,176 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 79,167 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 73,685 miles

Both front tyre's worn down outer edge.

Fail 1 Nov 2024 73,679 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyre's worn down outer edge.

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 65,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 57,475 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,990 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 48,230 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 43,968 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 39,388 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 31,650 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,583 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,503 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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DY62 FKK is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc 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 DY62 FKK, 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 DY62 FKK registered?

DY62 FKK is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is DY62 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 FKK 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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