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YE62 UVC

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,906 mi
Last recorded105,906 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 UVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 105,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2024 97,933 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 97,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 89,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted lense but beam pattern ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 89,217 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust not being connect to dpf (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF to front pipe clamp missing and dpf is disconnected from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective beam pattern distorted due to frosting of lense (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted lense but beam pattern ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 77,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 66,533 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 66,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 65,283 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 60,756 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 60,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 55,984 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 55,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,726 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 37,763 miles

Front wipers smear

Pass 1 Dec 2015 29,132 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 UVC is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UVC, 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 UVC registered?

YE62 UVC is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is YE62 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 UVC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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