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HY62 PKZ

2012 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

215,383 mi
Last recorded215,383 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 PKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 215,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 125,889 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 125,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 110,914 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 74,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 72,096 miles

Both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,100 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 55,750 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 45,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,369 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,900 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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HY62 PKZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red 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 HY62 PKZ, 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 HY62 PKZ registered?

HY62 PKZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is HY62 PKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 PKZ 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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