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DY62 HDU

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,545 mi
Last recorded120,545 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 HDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 120,545 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 120,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 112,567 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,319 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 100,707 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 94,693 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 94,693 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 82,275 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm, is slightly perished and wearing on both edges

Fail 3 Sep 2018 82,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

engine covers and under-trays fitted

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm, is slightly perished and wearing on both edges

Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,510 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,410 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 72,397 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,460 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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DY62 HDU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY62 HDU, 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 DY62 HDU registered?

DY62 HDU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is DY62 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 HDU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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