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SP62 UYR

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,250 mi
Last recorded89,250 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 UYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,250 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 89,250 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 87,045 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 87,031 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 85,224 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 83,339 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 83,339 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 81,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,585 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,554 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 71,554 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,908 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,329 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,446 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,508 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 27,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SP62 UYR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP62 UYR, 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 SP62 UYR registered?

SP62 UYR is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is SP62 UYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 UYR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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