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FR62 YGM

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,089 mi
Last recorded139,089 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 YGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 139,089 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 139,089 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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 132,349 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 124,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 117,744 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres has wearing at inner edges

Fail 20 Jan 2023 117,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres has wearing at inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,983 miles

Front wipers noisy when in operation

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 25 Jan 2021 103,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT AT TEST. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

REAR DISCS AND PADS WELL WORN

Pass 15 Jan 2020 97,055 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 97,055 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 90,207 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 90,207 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,415 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 53,498 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,129 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 29,129 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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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FR62 YGM is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FR62 YGM, 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 FR62 YGM registered?

FR62 YGM is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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