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YD62 XHT

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,089 mi
Last recorded139,089 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 XHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 139,089 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 138,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 126,595 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 126,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 114,374 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 104,475 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 104,438 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 89,533 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,556 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 78,556 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,553 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 74,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,388 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn out of shape

Fail 13 Jun 2018 71,388 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,459 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 55,447 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 42,330 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 XHT is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YD62 XHT, 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 YD62 XHT registered?

YD62 XHT is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is YD62 XHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD62 XHT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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