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FP62 SXW

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,539 mi
Last recorded122,539 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 SXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 122,539 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 111,575 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,333 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 97,554 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 97,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,831 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,508 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 84,411 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads distorted and 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM centre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,175 miles

N/s/rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Wipers starting to smear

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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FP62 SXW is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FP62 SXW, 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

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What year was FP62 SXW registered?

FP62 SXW is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is FP62 SXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 SXW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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