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YH62 RAU

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,245 mi
Last recorded91,245 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 91,245 miles

Offside DRL loose / not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 91,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside DRL loose / not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 80,445 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 73,312 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 65,400 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 61,270 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 58,308 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 46,424 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 34,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape?

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre very perished/cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2017 25,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,075 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 RAU 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 YH62 RAU, 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 YH62 RAU registered?

YH62 RAU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YH62 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 RAU 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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