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SP62 YWE

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,950 mi
Last recorded86,950 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 YWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 86,950 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 86,925 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 81,197 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,862 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 75,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,950 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 66,950 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 52,785 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 52,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 31,925 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 31,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 19,441 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 19,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 YWE is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YWE, 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 SP62 YWE registered?

SP62 YWE is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is SP62 YWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 YWE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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