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YT62 YJB

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,494 mi
Last recorded91,494 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 YJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 91,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,049 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 89,049 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 84,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,173 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 69,173 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 61,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,419 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 45,902 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 45,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 40,278 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2016 32,497 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 32,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,506 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 YJB is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YT62 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

YT62 YJB is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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