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YP62 AZU

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,448 mi
Last recorded125,448 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 AZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 125,448 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 115,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 111,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 106,288 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear ani roll bar link bushes badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,670 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 79,670 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,304 miles

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 23 Mar 2020 89,738 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,319 miles

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))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 72,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 72,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,151 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,671 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,118 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 51,118 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 AZU 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 80%.

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 YP62 AZU, 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 YP62 AZU registered?

YP62 AZU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is YP62 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 AZU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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