MOT Status
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142,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm mount starting to unbond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side marker lamp not working.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside rear brake pad worn to legal limit
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN62 SFY is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 SFY, 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 VN62 SFY registered?
VN62 SFY is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 2012.
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