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YC62 RKE

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,289 mi
Last recorded151,289 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 RKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 151,289 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy pipe is worn

Pass 16 Sep 2024 140,663 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 140,663 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 127,743 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 116,271 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 115,846 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,902 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of Trailing Arm Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Uneven/Tread Low

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

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of Trailing Arm Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 71,398 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 52,397 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 52,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,408 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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YC62 RKE is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YC62 RKE, 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 YC62 RKE registered?

YC62 RKE is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 December 2012.

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