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HY62 YZF

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,341 mi
Last recorded127,341 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 YZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 127,341 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 127,341 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 122,095 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 119,360 miles

under trays fitted

Front flexi exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meets legal limit 1.6mm (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 112,992 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 108,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 108,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 104,354 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 102,831 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 102,831 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 96,869 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 93,028 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (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))

both front tyres worn badly on inside edges

Pass 6 Oct 2017 87,663 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear pads getting low

both front tyres low inside

Pass 7 Oct 2016 77,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,501 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YZF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZF, 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 YZF registered?

HY62 YZF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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