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HY62 WHP

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,352 mi
Last recorded138,352 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 WHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 138,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2025 138,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 120,294 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2023 120,294 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 107,830 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 107,827 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,605 miles

Both Front Consol Bushes Split

Fail 23 Nov 2020 86,605 miles

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

Both Front Consol Bushes Split

Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,394 miles

Front Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Split And Slight Play

Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,232 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

NSR Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 53,232 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

NSR Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 20,292 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 20,292 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 15,596 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 WHP is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WHP, 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 WHP registered?

HY62 WHP is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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