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YT62 RFO

2012 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,032 mi
Last recorded80,032 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 RFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 80,032 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,805 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 73,817 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,136 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 69,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 65,565 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 62,016 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,473 miles

All 4 tyres have small cuts in the tread, but not cords showing/exposed.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,299 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,517 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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YT62 RFO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YT62 RFO, 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 YT62 RFO registered?

YT62 RFO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YT62 RFO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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