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YR62 FYA

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,557 mi
Last recorded107,557 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 FYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 107,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 103,517 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 97,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 92,279 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 87,337 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 81,105 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 75,682 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 70,832 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 64,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn and cut

Offside Front Tyre edge worn and cut

Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,291 miles

Front Front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,560 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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YR62 FYA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YR62 FYA, 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 YR62 FYA registered?

YR62 FYA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YR62 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 FYA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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