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VK62 YUT

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,287 mi
Last recorded108,287 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 YUT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 108,287 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 101,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,316 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,590 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,988 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,369 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 64,135 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,314 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 57,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 49,097 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 40,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,131 miles

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)

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 YUT is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YUT, 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 VK62 YUT registered?

VK62 YUT is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for VK62 YUT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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