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LX62 YJU

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,835 mi
Last recorded91,835 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 YJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 91,835 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 81,295 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 69,980 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 69,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 59,703 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 49,164 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 49,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. 205/50/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly worn on inner edge, nearly through to canvas. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,612 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 38,672 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 332,933 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 332,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 25,294 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 18,885 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 14,292 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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LX62 YJU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX62 YJU, 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 LX62 YJU registered?

LX62 YJU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 October 2012.

Is LX62 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX62 YJU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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