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FJ62 VUC

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,003 mi
Last recorded53,003 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 VUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 53,003 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 53,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 50,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 47,021 miles

manufactures under tray and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2022 44,820 miles

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2021 41,272 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

manufactures under tray and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2021 41,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 37,365 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 34,490 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 27,722 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 21,540 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 17,671 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 12,173 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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FJ62 VUC is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 FJ62 VUC, 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 FJ62 VUC registered?

FJ62 VUC is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is FJ62 VUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ62 VUC 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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