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VN62 FLB

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,447 mi
Last recorded27,447 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 FLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 27,447 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 26,015 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 24,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 23,041 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 21,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 19,183 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 17,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 15,682 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 13,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 11,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 9,214 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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VN62 FLB is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VN62 FLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN62 FLB?

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What year was VN62 FLB registered?

VN62 FLB is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is VN62 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 FLB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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