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FL62 FVH

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,440 mi
Last recorded129,440 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 FVH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 129,440 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 129,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 194,522 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 194,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 185,423 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 111,514 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 103,797 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s also bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 103,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s also bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 90,338 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 78,504 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 55,334 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 55,333 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 34,513 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 34,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 17,670 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 13,537 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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FL62 FVH is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FL62 FVH, 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 FL62 FVH registered?

FL62 FVH is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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The MOT history for FL62 FVH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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