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DE62 YWT

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,677 mi
Last recorded92,677 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 YWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 92,677 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 92,657 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 88,091 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 83,465 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 78,588 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 78,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 72,345 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,200 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 63,077 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,566 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,778 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,030 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Wipers smearing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,548 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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DE62 YWT 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 84.6%.

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 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 DE62 YWT, 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 DE62 YWT registered?

DE62 YWT is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is DE62 YWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 YWT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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