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YE62 GUU

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,063 mi
Last recorded178,063 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 GUU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 178,063 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 167,782 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 167,743 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 151,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 151,687 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 141,710 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 141,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 226,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 130,270 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 130,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 120,885 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 108,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 95,422 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,762 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,251 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,840 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 72,840 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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YE62 GUU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 YE62 GUU, 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 YE62 GUU registered?

YE62 GUU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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