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HY62 YZH

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,266 mi
Last recorded108,266 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,266 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 108,266 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 97,731 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge close to exposing ply or cords. Would advise replacement asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,573 miles

Engine under tray broken but secure at test

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs lipped and worn. Pads appear ok. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 88,573 miles

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

Engine under tray broken but secure at test

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs lipped and worn. Pads appear ok. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,779 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 74,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,060 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,094 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,512 miles

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

offside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing low

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 YZH is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

HY62 YZH is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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