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FY62 EUP

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,217 mi
Last recorded147,217 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 EUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 147,217 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 147,217 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))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 147,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 143,919 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 143,918 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 142,851 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner 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 ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 138,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 132,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 122,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 110,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 95,187 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 95,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 72,471 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,941 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 24,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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FY62 EUP is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY62 EUP, 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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FY62 EUP is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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