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YD62 XHV

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,867 mi
Last recorded108,867 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 XHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 108,867 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 99,059 miles

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

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 18 Sep 2023 91,104 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 86,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,763 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 74,837 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 74,837 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 68,711 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,086 miles

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,727 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,435 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 XHV is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc 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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

YD62 XHV is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YD62 XHV 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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