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YD62 FPF

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,551 mi
Last recorded126,551 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 FPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 126,551 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 121,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 120,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 109,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 97,297 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,902 miles

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 29 Aug 2019

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,552 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 67,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,351 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

front brake pads low

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 30 Aug 2016 46,694 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,617 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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YD62 FPF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YD62 FPF, 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 YD62 FPF registered?

YD62 FPF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is YD62 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD62 FPF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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