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RK62 YFH

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,526 mi
Last recorded144,526 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 YFH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 144,526 miles

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2026 144,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2025 137,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn uneven on inner edge ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2025 137,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn uneven on inner edge ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2024 129,973 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 117,577 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 106,325 miles

undertray fitted reducing visibility of testable items

Pass 19 Apr 2021 95,034 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit of 1.5mm and in need of replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 77,287 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 69,387 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 51,021 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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RK62 YFH is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RK62 YFH, 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 RK62 YFH registered?

RK62 YFH is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is RK62 YFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK62 YFH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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