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EX62 RFN

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,841 mi
Last recorded55,841 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 RFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 55,841 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 48,597 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 43,395 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 43,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,883 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,803 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,383 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 21,344 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 13,565 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 10,311 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 8,088 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 6,273 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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EX62 RFN is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EX62 RFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX62 RFN?

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What year was EX62 RFN registered?

EX62 RFN is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is EX62 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 RFN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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