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VU62 NYW

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,217 mi
Last recorded108,217 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 NYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 108,217 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 98,468 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,919 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,350 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2019 64,186 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 55,653 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,836 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,364 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,197 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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VU62 NYW is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU62 NYW, 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 VU62 NYW registered?

VU62 NYW is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is VU62 NYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 NYW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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