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FX62 ZSG

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,053 mi
Last recorded83,053 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 ZSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 83,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to swell inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 83,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to swell inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 72,738 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 57,060 miles

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2023 42,655 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 42,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 42,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

long handbrake travel

Pass 14 Sep 2021 40,881 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 38,474 miles

under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 35,773 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,990 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,294 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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FX62 ZSG is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 FX62 ZSG, 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 FX62 ZSG registered?

FX62 ZSG is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FX62 ZSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 ZSG 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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