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FT62 PKN

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,539 mi
Last recorded138,539 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 PKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 138,539 miles

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

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 10 Dec 2024 133,475 miles

corrosion at underside

f/n/s wishbone rear load bush worn

front tyres worn low

r/n/s tyre cracked and perished

rear brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 13 Dec 2023 129,892 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 125,973 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,292 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 121,292 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 116,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 111,801 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and heavily scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 111,801 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit and heavily scrubbed on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads on 3mm on nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 105,538 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 98,782 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 93,178 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 93,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,543 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 88,543 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working day time running lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 PKN is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PKN, 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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FT62 PKN is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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