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OV62 VFR

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,848 mi
Last recorded111,848 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 VFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 111,848 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 109,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm legal limit 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,699 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,326 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 93,919 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 89,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,196 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 76,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 69,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,169 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,135 miles

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

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

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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OV62 VFR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OV62 VFR, 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 OV62 VFR registered?

OV62 VFR is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is OV62 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 VFR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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