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DY62 HDG

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,296 mi
Last recorded80,296 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 HDG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 80,296 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 74,221 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 74,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 70,086 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 70,086 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 65,235 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 54,711 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 44,470 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 38,854 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 30,939 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 30,924 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 22,768 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 18,974 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2015 16,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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DY62 HDG is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY62 HDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY62 HDG registered?

DY62 HDG is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is DY62 HDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 HDG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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