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YE62 UVG

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

230,543 mi
Last recorded230,543 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 UVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 230,543 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 223,326 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 197,876 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 176,729 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 156,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 133,999 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Dec 2019 115,520 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 92,859 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 76,655 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 61,258 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 61,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,064 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 UVG is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UVG, 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

How do I check the history of YE62 UVG?

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What year was YE62 UVG registered?

YE62 UVG is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is YE62 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 UVG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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