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YP62 ZPE

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,619 mi
Last recorded100,619 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 ZPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 100,619 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 92,265 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,880 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 65,904 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 43,821 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,719 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 39,669 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 39,669 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,790 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Slight cracking on nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 12 Jun 2017 33,466 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,366 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZPE is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZPE, 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 ZPE registered?

YP62 ZPE is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is YP62 ZPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 ZPE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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