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BD62 FZF

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,555 mi
Last recorded126,555 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 FZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 126,555 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 125,976 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 125,975 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 123,953 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 119,771 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 116,748 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 114,015 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 106,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 99,494 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 95,818 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 89,586 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 89,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 80,560 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,489 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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BD62 FZF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD62 FZF, 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 BD62 FZF registered?

BD62 FZF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is BD62 FZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 FZF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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