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SP62 YWF

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,004 mi
Last recorded73,004 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 YWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 73,004 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 66,404 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 59,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 52,202 miles

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

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

oil around under tray

Pass 11 May 2021 44,399 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 36,935 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 36,935 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 36,891 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 31,866 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 31,866 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 29,934 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 29,934 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 23,307 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 18,632 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

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 YWF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

SP62 YWF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is SP62 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 YWF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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