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WF62 FBG

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,635 mi
Last recorded69,635 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 FBG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 69,635 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 69,635 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 64,415 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,983 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 60,981 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2023 56,937 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 56,933 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 52,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jun 2022 52,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,115 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 48,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively os + ns (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin os + ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear wiper blade worn not clearing

Fail 29 Jun 2020 43,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os +ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush un bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush un bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively os + ns (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin os + ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear wiper blade worn not clearing

Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,989 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under tray damaged slightly

rear tyres feathering slightly inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2019 38,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under tray damaged slightly

rear tyres feathering slightly inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2018 33,540 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 33,413 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,147 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,027 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,229 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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WF62 FBG is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WF62 FBG, 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 WF62 FBG registered?

WF62 FBG is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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