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FL62 HCE

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,762 mi
Last recorded103,762 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 HCE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 93,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 93,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 73,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 50,634 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 48,618 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 48,617 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 43,026 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 38,795 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre But not flat ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 34,576 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 28,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 23,212 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 23,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 19,750 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls slight damage ? cracking and perishing ./

front tyres right on inner edges going bold ./

very slight smearing front tyres ./

Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,028 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 17,028 miles

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

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 HCE is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCE, 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 HCE registered?

FL62 HCE is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is FL62 HCE safe to buy?

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