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YR62 OBV

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,020 mi
Last recorded130,020 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 OBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 130,020 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 125,017 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 118,400 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 118,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 108,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 108,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 98,052 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 90,777 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting

emissions too clean to register

under trays fit

Fail 10 Aug 2020 90,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting

emissions too clean to register

under trays fit

Pass 22 Aug 2019 83,870 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 83,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,389 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,620 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,180 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,902 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 43,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OBV is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR62 OBV, 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 YR62 OBV registered?

YR62 OBV is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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