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FY62 URH

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,108 mi
Last recorded101,108 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 URH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 101,108 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake cable crimped end corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 96,417 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable crimped end corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2024 96,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component fractured hub assembly at lower strut (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable crimped end corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 89,423 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 85,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 80,001 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,921 miles

Nearside Front Bumper corner damage

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 71,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper corner damage

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front damage to head light

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

damage n/s/f top screen outside drivers view

Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,727 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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FY62 URH is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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