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YE62 YKO

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026
Pass 10 Mar 2025 161,671 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 148,491 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 136,468 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 126,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

o/s n/s rear trailing arm bushes

surface corrosion, front rear subframe,suspension

Fail 16 Dec 2021 126,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

o/s n/s rear trailing arm bushes

surface corrosion, front rear subframe,suspension

Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,031 miles

Engine undertray damaged

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 116,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine undertray damaged

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,755 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 104,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 99,435 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 99,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick & Offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,116 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,678 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 56,179 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 YKO 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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

YE62 YKO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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