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HY62 WJD

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,651 mi
Last recorded81,651 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 WJD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 55,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edge to 3.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both non reflective and faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 47,910 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 45,696 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 43,583 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 38,304 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 38,304 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 33,034 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,700 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 25,125 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 18,700 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WJD is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel 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 WJD, 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 WJD registered?

HY62 WJD is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is HY62 WJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 WJD 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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