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SN62 FVR

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,214 mi
Last recorded101,214 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN62 FVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 101,214 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,644 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 83,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,179 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 76,179 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Doesn`t fasten (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 67,528 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,849 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,266 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 47,265 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 38,536 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,799 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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SN62 FVR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN62 FVR, 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 SN62 FVR registered?

SN62 FVR is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is SN62 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN62 FVR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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