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YP62 WBZ

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,963 mi
Last recorded102,963 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 WBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 102,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 99,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 99,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 96,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 93,163 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 93,163 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,337 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 79,385 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 79,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged by been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 75,526 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,674 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 64,579 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 64,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 58,984 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 57,741 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 38,858 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 38,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear 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 WBZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

YP62 WBZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YP62 WBZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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