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YS62 EWF

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,727 mi
Last recorded158,727 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 EWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 158,727 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 156,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 144,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 144,065 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 135,828 miles

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

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

nearside daytime running lamp damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2023 135,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside daytime running lamp damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2022 124,047 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 123,801 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,817 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 115,817 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 109,791 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 97,889 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 85,605 miles

Fuel filler pipes damp

Fail 25 Oct 2017 85,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel filler pipes damp

Pass 12 Nov 2016 70,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 57,861 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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YS62 EWF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS62 EWF, 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 EWF registered?

YS62 EWF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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