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FT62 BVL

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,280 mi
Last recorded128,280 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 BVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 128,280 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 123,083 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 115,234 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 115,234 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 106,373 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 93,925 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,659 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 81,259 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 73,910 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 65,390 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 65,390 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 57,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inner edge and low to legal limit on inner. No cords or ply are visable

Pass 7 Nov 2015 49,549 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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FT62 BVL is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey 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 S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT62 BVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FT62 BVL registered?

FT62 BVL is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is FT62 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 BVL 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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