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FY62 XWC

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,987 mi
Last recorded152,987 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 152,987 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 139,487 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 139,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 116,375 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 116,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 93,041 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Two marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,637 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 73,636 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 64,678 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 50,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge michelin 205 50 17 93w 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge michelin 205 50 17 93w 3mmmm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge michelin 205 50 17 93w 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 50,486 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge michelin 205 50 17 93w 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge michelin 205 50 17 93w 3mmmm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge michelin 205 50 17 93w 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 38,589 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,955 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 13,730 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 XWC 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 73.3%.

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 XWC, 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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What year was FY62 XWC registered?

FY62 XWC is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 October 2012.

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