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OV62 VFY

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,134 mi
Last recorded91,134 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 VFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 91,134 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise from wheel when rotating (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 85,584 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 79,961 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 74,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 66,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,114 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy reqs bearing soon (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 57,824 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,889 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 30 Nov 2018 50,889 miles

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

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2017 43,171 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 32,561 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 24,933 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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OV62 VFY is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

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

Is OV62 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 VFY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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