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2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,024 mi
Last recorded164,024 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 CCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 164,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 157,230 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 145,355 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 137,645 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2022 137,645 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2021 129,441 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 122,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some items

o/s/f daytime driving light inop. and water ingress

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Apr 2019 113,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 3 Apr 2019 113,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Mar 2018 103,790 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,096 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 88,848 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 88,848 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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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BD62 CCA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD62 CCA, 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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BD62 CCA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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