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GF62 YGX

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,364 mi
Last recorded118,364 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 YGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 118,364 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 118,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2025 111,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 104,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 95,709 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 86,495 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,156 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 71,220 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 63,388 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,683 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,567 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 41,493 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 33,298 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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GF62 YGX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GF62 YGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF62 YGX?

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What year was GF62 YGX registered?

GF62 YGX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is GF62 YGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 YGX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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