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YE62 UNN

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,740 mi
Last recorded100,740 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 100,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 100,740 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 98,213 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 81,892 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 77,114 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 77,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 70,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 58,089 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 39,293 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 34,193 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 28,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 20,641 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 UNN 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 YE62 UNN, 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 UNN registered?

YE62 UNN is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is YE62 UNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 UNN 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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