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YP62 AZL

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,199 mi
Last recorded167,199 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 AZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 167,199 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 159,003 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 158,871 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 147,831 miles

Central Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 147,831 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Drop link broken. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 140,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and worn nearly to cord in/outer edges.(strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn nearly to cord inner edge. (strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges /cracking (5.2.3 (e))

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2021 126,390 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 122,853 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 115,046 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 115,046 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 98,083 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 98,083 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 86,158 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2017 86,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers smearing slightly

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2016 75,183 miles

Front tyres scrubbing/bald on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,135 miles

Undertrays fitted

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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YP62 AZL is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YP62 AZL, 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 YP62 AZL registered?

YP62 AZL is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is YP62 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 AZL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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