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HY62 YJL

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,987 mi
Last recorded165,987 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 165,987 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 158,300 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 150,236 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 137,186 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,422 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 111,422 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,628 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,711 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 90,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 79,445 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner shoulder 0mm

brake fluid level on minimum

Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,023 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,910 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 60,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YJL is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY62 YJL registered?

HY62 YJL is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is HY62 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 YJL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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