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YE62 UVN

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,008 mi
Last recorded180,008 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 180,008 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 166,852 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 166,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broke (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 153,056 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished sidewalls + heavily feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 137,554 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly perished sidewalls + feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 133,319 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 119,744 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 113,364 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 104,894 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 104,840 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,280 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 93,280 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,221 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 73,557 miles

Offside Rear offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking no cords showing

Fail 30 Nov 2015 73,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking no cords showing

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 UVN is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

YE62 UVN is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is YE62 UVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 UVN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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