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YT62 YJG

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,714 mi
Last recorded142,714 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 YJG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 142,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 129,060 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 129,057 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 125,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 125,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 119,233 miles

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

Spare tyre defective tyre glue out of date. ()

Fail 17 Dec 2022 119,216 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective tyre glue out of date. ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 113,375 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 113,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 107,944 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 107,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 100,147 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 100,147 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,443 miles

both front tyres worn very low on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2018 85,443 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyres worn very low on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2017 74,724 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 61,051 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YJG is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YJG, 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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YT62 YJG is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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