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YE62 UAR

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

206,496 mi
Last recorded206,496 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 UAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 206,496 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hoses perishing

Rear Surface corrosion to rear suspension

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 206,332 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hoses perishing

Rear Surface corrosion to rear suspension

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 200,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 179,773 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

O/S FRONT UNDERTRAY INSECURE/UNDER WHEEL ARCH

SOME UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Dec 2020 179,773 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing LINK ARM BROKEN (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

O/S FRONT UNDERTRAY INSECURE/UNDER WHEEL ARCH

SOME UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Dec 2019 151,567 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 111,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 111,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,169 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,781 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 39,390 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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YE62 UAR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UAR, 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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YE62 UAR is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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