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GY62 NYO

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,086 mi
Last recorded86,086 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 NYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 86,086 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 82,134 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 77,439 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 72,532 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 72,532 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 67,178 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 67,176 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 61,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Worn on inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2020 56,671 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,838 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,712 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,815 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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GY62 NYO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY62 NYO, 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

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What year was GY62 NYO registered?

GY62 NYO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is GY62 NYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 NYO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY62 NYO have outstanding finance?

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