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FT62 BVM

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,333 mi
Last recorded122,333 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 BVM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 122,333 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 121,245 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 118,419 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 101,757 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 90,016 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 79,370 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 77,533 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 71,186 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,678 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,885 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,145 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 46,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,686 miles

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 BVM is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BVM, 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 BVM registered?

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

Is FT62 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 BVM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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