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YT62 ZGR

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,665 mi
Last recorded151,665 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 ZGR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 151,665 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 151,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 148,028 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 143,351 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 124,621 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 108,578 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,906 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 98,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 87,179 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 87,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,319 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,838 miles

E.m.L On.

Offside Mirror Casing, Damaged / Missing. Not Effecting Its Security.

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 54,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

E.m.L On.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Mirror Casing, Damaged / Missing. Not Effecting Its Security.

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,486 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 37,486 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,753 miles

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

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

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 ZGR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZGR, 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 ZGR registered?

YT62 ZGR is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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