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YS62 EOV

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

237,247 mi
Last recorded237,247 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 EOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 237,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 223,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 211,423 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 196,480 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 196,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plated value 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 182,646 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 172,841 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 160,888 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 146,088 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 134,202 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 101,286 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 101,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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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YS62 EOV is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YS62 EOV, 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 YS62 EOV registered?

YS62 EOV is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is YS62 EOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 EOV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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