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FY62 XWF

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,709 mi
Last recorded135,709 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 135,709 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))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 126,878 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 119,606 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 119,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 109,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, 4mm across centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, 4mm across centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 109,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also very close to legal limit and worn-out on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also very close to legal limit and worn-out on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, 4mm across centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, 4mm across centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 96,471 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,352 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 87,350 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 82,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,215 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded.strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advise. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 67,382 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,789 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 58,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 48,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,195 miles

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
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FY62 XWF is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWF, 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.

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What year was FY62 XWF registered?

FY62 XWF is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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