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RK62 YFM

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,076 mi
Last recorded152,076 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 152,076 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corroded/steering/suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 148,643 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +link arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Dec 2023 144,180 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 135,100 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2021 121,086 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 112,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 112,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 90,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 79,680 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,875 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 61,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,497 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 YFM 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 YFM, 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 RK62 YFM registered?

RK62 YFM is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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