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SJ62 YTX

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,584 mi
Last recorded100,584 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 YTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 100,584 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2026 100,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2025 92,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 86,268 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 78,610 miles

Nearside Rear Temp fitting on ABS sensor

Pass 24 Feb 2022 72,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 70,378 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 67,519 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 63,377 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 62,705 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 55,713 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 50,346 miles

no print out due to diesel low emission

Fail 31 May 2017 50,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

no print out due to diesel low emission

Pass 7 Jul 2016 42,468 miles

Covers under the car

Fail 7 Jul 2016 42,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Covers under the car

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,283 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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SJ62 YTX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SJ62 YTX, 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

How do I check the history of SJ62 YTX?

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What year was SJ62 YTX registered?

SJ62 YTX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is SJ62 YTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ62 YTX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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