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YY62 NTN

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,048 mi
Last recorded156,048 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 NTN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 156,048 miles

Coil spring corroded all4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 146,277 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 137,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 137,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 129,236 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 129,236 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side flasher (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 121,454 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 116,279 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 114,658 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,968 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 99,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 85,275 miles

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,847 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 73,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YY62 NTN is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY62 NTN, 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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YY62 NTN is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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