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WF62 ZXK

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,050 mi
Last recorded12,050 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 ZXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 12,050 miles

Front Outer cannot see front inner pads

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 120,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer cannot see front inner pads

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 106,338 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damage outer (5.2.3 (e))

cannot see front inner pads

Fail 10 Oct 2024 105,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damage outer (5.2.3 (e))

cannot see front inner pads

Pass 11 Oct 2023 95,362 miles

unable to see front inner pads

Fail 6 Oct 2023 95,362 miles

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

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

unable to see front inner pads

Pass 10 Oct 2022 86,282 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to see front and rear inner pads

Fail 10 Oct 2022 86,282 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 2mm and smooth inner/outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

coolant on min

unable to see front and rear inner pads

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,270 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 42,478 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 42,463 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 34,774 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 34,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 30,614 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 ZXK is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZXK, 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 ZXK registered?

WF62 ZXK is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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