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YN62 DCY

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,225 mi
Last recorded146,225 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN62 DCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 146,225 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 135,256 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 135,060 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 125,194 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat protection in place ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2023 115,711 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 113,802 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,915 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 104,922 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,821 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 93,654 miles

front and rear brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 11 Dec 2017 88,489 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 83,445 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YN62 DCY is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YN62 DCY, 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 YN62 DCY registered?

YN62 DCY is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is YN62 DCY safe to buy?

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