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HY62 YHT

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,736 mi
Last recorded76,736 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 YHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 76,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall split but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 69,614 miles

Gearbox mounting defective engine mount engine bay OS ()

Fail 29 Aug 2024 69,614 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective engine mount engine bay OS ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 63,407 miles

Offside Gearbox mounting defective Engine mount upper engine bay ()

Pass 23 Aug 2022 57,374 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,575 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 27,204 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 17,697 miles

Age related cracking in both rear tyres

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 12,006 miles

N/S front wheel dent inner rim

O/S front wheel dent inner rim

Fail 26 Aug 2016 12,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S front wheel dent inner rim

N/S rear wheel dent inner rim

Pass 24 Aug 2015 9,275 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 YHT is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

HY62 YHT is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is HY62 YHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 YHT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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