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FT62 BVO

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,451 mi
Last recorded124,451 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 124,451 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack joint has minor play ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack joint has minor play ()

Fail 4 Jun 2025 124,404 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack joint has minor play ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack joint has minor play ()

Pass 29 May 2024 105,730 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 85,573 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 85,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,746 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 66,682 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 66,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 61,545 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,000 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 37,445 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,202 miles

emisions to clean no result

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,407 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 17,968 miles

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

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 BVO is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BVO, 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 BVO registered?

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

Is FT62 BVO safe to buy?

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