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YP62 VNJ

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,607 mi
Last recorded161,607 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 VNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 161,607 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 161,607 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 157,390 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 157,390 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 150,490 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2024 150,490 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 144,247 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 142,050 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 142,050 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 134,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 127,612 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 120,835 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 113,782 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 113,780 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 104,890 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 87,058 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 62,742 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 VNJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VNJ, 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 VNJ registered?

YP62 VNJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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