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WR62 DWC

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,112 mi
Last recorded102,112 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 DWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 102,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 91,673 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 80,415 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 80,415 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 70,595 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,317 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 50,168 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 41,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall starting to split in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 35,426 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 30,606 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 25,634 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,871 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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WR62 DWC is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WR62 DWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR62 DWC registered?

WR62 DWC is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is WR62 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 DWC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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