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YP62 VMW

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,208 mi
Last recorded159,208 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 159,208 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 152,292 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 152,292 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 145,338 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 145,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 137,013 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 137,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 126,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 126,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 113,930 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 113,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 106,827 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 102,798 miles

Nearside Rear slight wear on inner edge 205/50/17

Fail 11 Oct 2019 102,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight wear on inner edge 205/50/17

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,995 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 85,213 miles

front tyres worn on insides

Fail 29 Sep 2017 85,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on insides

Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,496 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,064 miles

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

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

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 VMW is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

YP62 VMW is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YP62 VMW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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