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YS62 KUC

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,529 mi
Last recorded167,529 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 167,529 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 167,505 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 150,572 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 135,781 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 135,486 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 122,869 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 122,728 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2021 106,373 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 90,129 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 82,394 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,844 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 72,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,105 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 KUC is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KUC, 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 YS62 KUC registered?

YS62 KUC is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is YS62 KUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 KUC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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