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FY62 XWM

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,192 mi
Last recorded115,192 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 115,192 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 110,490 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 103,675 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 97,569 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 92,176 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,672 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,174 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,589 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,171 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,965 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 44,079 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 XWM is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

FY62 XWM is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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