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YH62 AXR

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

223,728 mi
Last recorded223,728 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 AXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 223,728 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2025 214,099 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (4) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 200,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape 'stepping' on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 173,076 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 148,800 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 119,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 97,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn bold on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,899 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

undertray damaged

Pass 8 May 2018 31,860 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2017 17,548 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 10,548 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 8,902 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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YH62 AXR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH62 AXR, 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 YH62 AXR registered?

YH62 AXR is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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