MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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))
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))
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
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YY62 OTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for YY62 OTC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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