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YX62 YLT

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,879 mi
Last recorded111,879 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 YLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 111,879 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 111,633 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 96,390 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 96,381 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 84,450 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 84,278 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 82,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,298 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 74,298 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,288 miles

Under-tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,327 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 60,324 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,441 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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YX62 YLT is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YLT, 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 YLT registered?

YX62 YLT is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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