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RK62 YKG

2012 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,902 mi
Last recorded56,902 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 YKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 56,902 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 52,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 49,426 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 49,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,849 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 46,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 44,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,280 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,838 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 39,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer wall

Pass 11 Sep 2017 35,825 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,523 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,378 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,890 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 23,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YKG is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKG, 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 YKG registered?

RK62 YKG is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is RK62 YKG safe to buy?

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