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YG62 KXC

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,803 mi
Last recorded69,803 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 KXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 69,803 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 68,173 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 66,777 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 65,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 12,426 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 61,360 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 61,356 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both LHD headlights fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,943 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,595 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,394 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,973 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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YG62 KXC is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YG62 KXC, 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

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What year was YG62 KXC registered?

YG62 KXC is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is YG62 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 KXC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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