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FT62 HXL

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,684 mi
Last recorded112,684 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 HXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 112,684 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,369 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 104,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 103,744 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 103,687 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 102,173 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SIDE REPEATERS DAMAGED

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 102,173 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SIDE REPEATERS DAMAGED

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 85,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,549 miles

front brakes very low

offside side repeater damaged

rear inner brake pads look low will need wheels removed to assess

Fail 4 Dec 2017 65,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes very low

offside side repeater damaged

rear inner brake pads look low will need wheels removed to assess

Pass 19 Nov 2016 48,673 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,197 miles

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

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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FT62 HXL is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FT62 HXL, 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 FT62 HXL registered?

FT62 HXL is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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