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SH62 YKD

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,430 mi
Last recorded31,430 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 YKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 31,430 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 29,281 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 24,762 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 24,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 22,353 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 22,351 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 18,901 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 16,967 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 14,216 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 11,436 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 7,403 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 7,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 5,975 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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SH62 YKD is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SH62 YKD, 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 SH62 YKD registered?

SH62 YKD is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is SH62 YKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 YKD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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