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SP62 YEB

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,671 mi
Last recorded84,671 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 YEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 84,671 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 82,389 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Apr 2025 82,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2024 79,027 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 75,073 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 75,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,810 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 70,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 66,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,868 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 53,730 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 2 Dec 2019 53,730 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 3 Dec 2018 45,116 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 38,722 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 29,143 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 29,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 15,459 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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SP62 YEB is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YEB, 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 YEB registered?

SP62 YEB is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is SP62 YEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 YEB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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