CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY62 URM

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,705 mi
Last recorded92,705 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 URM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 92,705 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on the inner edge & also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on the inner edge & also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/r shocker dust boot perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2023 83,545 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 76,481 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 76,478 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 67,714 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,776 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 53,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 53,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 44,939 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,078 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,743 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,515 miles

Offside Rear SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY62 URM is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY62 URM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY62 URM?

You can check the full history of FY62 URM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY62 URM registered?

FY62 URM is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is FY62 URM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 URM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY62 URM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY62 URM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.