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PX62 YZU

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,919 mi
Last recorded139,919 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 YZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 139,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 137,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 132,393 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 126,537 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower daytime running light not working

Rear Outer both sides brake caliper anti rattle springs missing

Fail 8 Mar 2023 126,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower daytime running light not working

Rear Outer both sides brake caliper anti rattle springs missing

Pass 8 Mar 2022 114,845 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper anti rattle clip missing

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear caliper anti rattle clip missing

Pass 24 Mar 2021 104,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr and osr brake calliper anti rattle springs missing

osr tyre void of tread on inner shoulder but no cords visible

Fail 24 Mar 2021 104,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr and osr brake calliper anti rattle springs missing

osr tyre void of tread on inner shoulder but no cords visible

Pass 19 Feb 2020 95,547 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 95,547 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 94,661 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,816 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 89,770 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,511 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,305 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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PX62 YZU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX62 YZU, 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 PX62 YZU registered?

PX62 YZU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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