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YT62 YJS

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

75,028 mi
Last recorded75,028 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 YJS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 75,028 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring the inspection of some testable items

Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,283 miles

Front one of three washer jets working only

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

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

engine cover and under tray/covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Oct 2023 67,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to engine bay & underside of vehicle obscuring the inspection of some testable items

Pass 25 Oct 2022 63,464 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,958 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 24 Oct 2020 56,381 miles

Front both strut top bearings slightly stiff in operation

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray/covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Oct 2020 56,380 miles

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

Front both strut top bearings slightly stiff in operation

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray/covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Oct 2019 51,780 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,306 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 5 Oct 2017 35,330 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,255 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 17,627 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 YJS is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

YT62 YJS is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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