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FV62 XNJ

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,434 mi
Last recorded70,434 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 70,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 67,425 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 67,385 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 63,970 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,438 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 56,590 miles

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

off side front side repeater damaged slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2022 56,585 miles

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

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

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

off side front side repeater damaged slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2021 52,631 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

offside side repeater damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2021 52,631 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

offside side repeater damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2020 48,205 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,776 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 38,129 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 32,160 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 26,668 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 23,310 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 XNJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV62 XNJ registered?

FV62 XNJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is FV62 XNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 XNJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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