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YT62 ZGS

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,607 mi
Last recorded130,607 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 130,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 5 Aug 2024 123,242 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 123,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 115,272 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 110,498 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 97,164 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 88,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,903 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 73,892 miles

nsr tyre cracking within tread

Pass 13 Nov 2017 65,466 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 65,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 54,593 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,948 miles

both reg plates damaged

chip centre screen at bottom

o/s/f tyre 18psi also bad wear inner edge

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 ZGS is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

YT62 ZGS is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YT62 ZGS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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