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YP62 VMV

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,894 mi
Last recorded117,894 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 VMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 117,894 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 111,778 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 104,990 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 93,198 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 93,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake plate fouling disc (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (i))

uneven tyre wear

Pass 23 Nov 2021 81,436 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 81,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 74,874 miles

Offside Rear slight damage on lens

Pass 3 Dec 2019 70,259 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 57,077 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 45,199 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 45,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 32,357 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 19,674 miles

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 VMV 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 78.6%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

YP62 VMV is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is YP62 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 VMV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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