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FE62 FWR

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,001 mi
Last recorded70,001 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 FWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 70,001 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 68,121 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 65,850 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 63,314 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 60,572 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 57,604 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 55,453 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 55,453 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,948 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,437 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 39,866 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2016 31,617 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 31,616 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 21,731 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
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FE62 FWR is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE62 FWR, 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.

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What year was FE62 FWR registered?

FE62 FWR is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2012.

Is FE62 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 FWR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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