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YP62 JYW

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

189,293 mi
Last recorded189,293 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 189,293 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 188,920 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 187,491 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 185,013 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2022 185,013 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2021 182,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 179,962 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 171,470 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 165,265 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 154,619 miles

sign of a leak around fuel filler cap/neck/pipe

Pass 4 Nov 2015 118,292 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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 JYW is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

YP62 JYW is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is YP62 JYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 JYW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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