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WF62 VPX

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,260 mi
Last recorded135,260 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 VPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 135,260 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both centre chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 126,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating starting to bubble up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating starting to bubble up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 119,694 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 110,643 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 110,640 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,856 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,895 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,921 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,792 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 84,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,383 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 71,071 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2017 71,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,111 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,446 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 61,328 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 VPX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WF62 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

WF62 VPX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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