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FV62 BYC

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,083 mi
Last recorded103,083 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 BYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,083 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 103,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault A.B.S warning light on (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault E.S.C warning light on (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn close to the limit on the inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2024 97,364 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,025 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 91,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake application un- even (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside rear brake pad(s) are worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 83,970 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 77,650 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,817 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 23 Sep 2020 69,814 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour whitish light output (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour whitish light output (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 28 Sep 2019 60,267 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,636 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,189 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 15,528 miles

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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FV62 BYC is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red 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 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 FV62 BYC, 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 FV62 BYC registered?

FV62 BYC is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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The MOT history for FV62 BYC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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