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DA62 EYL

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,473 mi
Last recorded117,473 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 EYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 117,473 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 117,473 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 105,992 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 103,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges and has some outer sidewall damage, not to excess. 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 96,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges and has some outer sidewall damage, not to excess. 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 90,473 miles

Front Front brake pads are worn, not to excess.

Offside Front A couple of slight cuts to outer sidewall but not to excess.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 81,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 20 Nov 2018 67,545 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 52,923 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,817 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 37,817 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 23,908 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

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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DA62 EYL is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA62 EYL, 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 DA62 EYL registered?

DA62 EYL is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is DA62 EYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 EYL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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