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EY62 WPM

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,402 mi
Last recorded135,402 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 WPM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 135,402 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 135,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 125,106 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 125,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 114,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre scrubbed 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre scrubbed 3 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 98,431 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,535 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 28 Oct 2020 73,388 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 73,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 58,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 38,179 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 27,181 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 19,653 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 13,979 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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EY62 WPM is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EY62 WPM, 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 EY62 WPM registered?

EY62 WPM is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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