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GY62 RFL

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,568 mi
Last recorded36,568 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 RFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 36,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 36,228 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2025 36,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 35,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 34,206 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 32,958 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 29,833 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 26,330 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2018 22,161 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 20,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 18,585 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 16,637 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 RFL is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RFL, 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 GY62 RFL registered?

GY62 RFL is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is GY62 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 RFL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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