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YH62 RZZ

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,680 mi
Last recorded161,680 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 RZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 161,680 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 161,680 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 140,090 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 125,388 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,037 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 112,663 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 101,175 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2017

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 89,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,708 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,083 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 71,082 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 RZZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZZ, 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 RZZ registered?

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

Is YH62 RZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 RZZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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