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VO62 YTU

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,932 mi
Last recorded161,932 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 YTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 161,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front bumper has damage and day time running light insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2022 161,845 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front bumper has damage and day time running light insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2021 146,090 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 146,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 133,632 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 122,847 miles

hand brake travel needs adjusting

Pass 29 Sep 2018 115,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm center / wearing smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm center / wearing smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / worn smooth inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 94,399 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 63,377 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 63,376 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,448 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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VO62 YTU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VO62 YTU, 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 VO62 YTU registered?

VO62 YTU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is VO62 YTU safe to buy?

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