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FV62 BYD

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,077 mi
Last recorded120,077 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 BYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 120,077 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2022 120,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2021 104,304 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,022 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 79,447 miles

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

chips in windscreen zone (B)

Pass 20 Nov 2018 69,159 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,042 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 58,042 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 46,641 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 35,499 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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FV62 BYD is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV62 BYD, 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 FV62 BYD registered?

FV62 BYD is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is FV62 BYD safe to buy?

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