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HY62 YHV

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,446 mi
Last recorded154,446 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 154,446 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 116,124 miles

Nearside Front head lamp loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has some travel

Pass 1 Feb 2022 90,132 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 88,110 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2021 88,103 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 78,792 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,316 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 59,286 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 55,670 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,302 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 YHV is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

HY62 YHV is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is HY62 YHV safe to buy?

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