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YT62 ZGL

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,708 mi
Last recorded93,708 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 ZGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 93,708 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 88,123 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 88,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,472 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 82,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 72,238 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 72,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 64,376 miles

Nearside Front wearing thin on both edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low at 2.7mm,1.6mm legal limit

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 31 May 2016 53,451 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking between tread however no exposed cords.

Fail 31 May 2016 53,451 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking between tread however no exposed cords.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZGL is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZGL, 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 YT62 ZGL registered?

YT62 ZGL is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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