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VK62 YBN

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

209,457 mi
Last recorded209,457 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 YBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 209,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged veiw (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 200,985 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 200,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 181,360 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 168,894 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 155,373 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 142,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 133,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside about to show cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 121,542 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,344 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 100,909 miles

Front 2 front tyres have small indentations on outer walls possible of tyre mould.

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 100,907 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front 2 front tyres have small indentations on outer walls possible of tyre mould.

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 91,678 miles

1 horn in-op, dual tone, suspect low tone

Fail 6 Nov 2015 91,678 miles

1 horn in-op, dual tone, suspect low tone

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VK62 YBN is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc 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 VK62 YBN, 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 VK62 YBN registered?

VK62 YBN is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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