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FG62 UTK

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,082 mi
Last recorded139,082 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 UTK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 139,082 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 128,536 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 128,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 121,429 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 111,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 109,718 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 109,718 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 105,730 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 102,293 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2019 102,293 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,060 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 86,059 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,745 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 58,563 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,227 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 UTK is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG62 UTK, 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 FG62 UTK registered?

FG62 UTK is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is FG62 UTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 UTK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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