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YH62 RZY

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,615 mi
Last recorded110,615 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 RZY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 110,615 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 110,615 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top mount rubber bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,833 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 84,402 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 84,402 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 74,761 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 74,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,614 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 67,614 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 54,294 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 43,730 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 33,026 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,131 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 RZY is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH62 RZY, 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 RZY registered?

YH62 RZY is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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