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YH62 LBU

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,492 mi
Last recorded90,492 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 LBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 90,492 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 88,455 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Oct 2025 88,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2024 82,451 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 75,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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 31 Oct 2022 70,111 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 63,146 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 63,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,144 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 58,144 miles

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

nail in osr tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2019 53,159 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,937 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 37,835 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,016 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,716 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 LBU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LBU, 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 LBU registered?

YH62 LBU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YH62 LBU safe to buy?

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