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HY62 YJF

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,810 mi
Last recorded190,810 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 YJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 190,810 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 190,810 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 170,210 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 153,276 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 153,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 136,489 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 117,688 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low and side wall damaged

Offside front tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 17 Dec 2021 117,688 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low and side wall damaged

Offside front tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,133 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

service indicator on

Pass 16 Oct 2019 93,481 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 93,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

off side rear tyre uneven wear, flat spots.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,175 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Oct 2018 83,175 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,662 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,493 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 YJF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YJF, 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 YJF registered?

HY62 YJF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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