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YX62 OMJ

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,757 mi
Last recorded147,757 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 OMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 147,757 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 147,757 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 138,046 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 138,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 131,787 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 126,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Stepped

Pass 2 Oct 2021 123,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroding & scoring (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 slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 123,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroding & scoring (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 slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 118,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 110,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s front lower arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 110,985 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s front lower arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 96,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald in places on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 81,526 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,308 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2015 44,763 miles

Offside Rear 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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YX62 OMJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX62 OMJ, 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 YX62 OMJ registered?

YX62 OMJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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