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YY62 OTC

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,841 mi
Last recorded145,841 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 OTC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 145,841 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 145,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake insecure Retaining spring is missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 134,440 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 134,440 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 124,870 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 124,870 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 113,024 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 98,438 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Osr and Nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 98,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Osr and Nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 86,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

under tray incicure

Pass 26 Nov 2016 76,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,452 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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YY62 OTC is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY62 OTC, 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 YY62 OTC registered?

YY62 OTC is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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