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FG62 ALU

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,770 mi
Last recorded120,770 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 ALU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 120,770 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trail arm bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 102,951 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 82,690 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 82,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 61,608 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 46,506 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 30,460 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 26,197 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 17,865 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 17,865 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 16,192 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 14,533 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 12,043 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 8,838 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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FG62 ALU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 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 FG62 ALU, 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 FG62 ALU?

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What year was FG62 ALU registered?

FG62 ALU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FG62 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 ALU 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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