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YH62 SBO

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,792 mi
Last recorded86,792 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 SBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 86,792 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 77,368 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 69,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 66,189 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 64,040 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 57,802 miles

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Rear Trailing arm rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 9 Jun 2021 57,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Rear Trailing arm rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 25 Jun 2020 50,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,459 miles

Covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 36,685 miles

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

sill covers fitted obstructing items to be tested

Pass 7 Aug 2017 29,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,702 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of engine components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,231 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Sep 2015 17,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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 SBO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SBO, 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 SBO registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH62 SBO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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