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HY62 PFX

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,326 mi
Last recorded94,326 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 PFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 94,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,703 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 86,028 miles

Front Tyres perished

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 86,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 81,643 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 81,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,537 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 77,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,252 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 72,060 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 72,060 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 66,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 59,481 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 56,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edge

Nearside Rear tyre cut - no cords exposed

Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,221 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,473 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 41,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HY62 PFX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HY62 PFX, 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 HY62 PFX registered?

HY62 PFX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is HY62 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 PFX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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