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YY12 UWS

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,596 mi
Last recorded183,596 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 183,596 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 173,661 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 152,064 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,004 miles

engine/under/sill covers

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,991 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 84,865 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 84,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,128 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,746 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,123 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 18,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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YY12 UWS is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YY12 UWS, 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 YY12 UWS registered?

YY12 UWS is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is YY12 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 UWS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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