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WF62 YCH

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,735 mi
Last recorded152,735 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 YCH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 152,735 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 141,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 141,425 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 138,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 128,539 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 118,785 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 106,386 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 97,222 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 91,401 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,133 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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WF62 YCH is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WF62 YCH, 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 WF62 YCH registered?

WF62 YCH is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is WF62 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF62 YCH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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