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WN62 YYG

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,503 mi
Last recorded92,503 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 YYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 92,503 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 88,096 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 84,867 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of component's

Fail 12 Jun 2024 84,867 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of component's

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 79,813 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 79,813 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 74,480 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 69,842 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 67,287 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2019 58,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 58,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 48,546 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 38,249 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 28,589 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,456 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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WN62 YYG is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN62 YYG, 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 WN62 YYG registered?

WN62 YYG is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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