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WF62 VRJ

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,396 mi
Last recorded108,396 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 VRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 108,396 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 108,396 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 101,378 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 101,378 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 94,018 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 86,184 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 86,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,645 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,412 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,104 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,537 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside &offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 46,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,982 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 VRJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

WF62 VRJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is WF62 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF62 VRJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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