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YX62 ZYU

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,404 mi
Last recorded119,404 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 ZYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 119,404 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 119,404 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 110,040 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 110,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 99,256 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 99,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 87,937 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 87,931 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,214 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 82,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 80,316 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs starting to wear

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,231 miles

Front Wipers smearing screen

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Rear Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting but don't have excessive play

Offside Rear Tyre on 1.7mm

Fail 11 Sep 2018 42,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wipers smearing screen

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Rear Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting but don't have excessive play

Offside Rear Tyre on 1.7mm

Pass 4 Jan 2018 25,851 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 15,330 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 11,452 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 ZYU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZYU, 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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YX62 ZYU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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