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AF62 YZU

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,121 mi
Last recorded159,121 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 159,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 153,597 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 143,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2023 135,793 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 127,680 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes perished slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 127,680 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes perished slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 121,344 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 121,344 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 116,067 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre is stepped

Fail 29 Jan 2020 116,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge , canvas exposed

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre is stepped

Pass 28 Jan 2019 101,627 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Slight play in steering arm inner joint

Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,351 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,000 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 73,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner and outer edges wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,982 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner side damaged (4.2.A.1a)

STRONG ADVISE: Nearside front tyre side wall has a cut

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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AF62 YZU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF62 YZU, 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 AF62 YZU registered?

AF62 YZU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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