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YD62 XMB

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,595 mi
Last recorded138,595 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 138,595 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 132,122 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 128,459 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 120,337 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,566 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust heatshield ... security

Pass 22 Oct 2020 107,882 miles

noise on steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2019 100,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,872 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 87,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 60,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,311 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 XMB is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

YD62 XMB is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is YD62 XMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD62 XMB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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