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BD62 HFS

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,816 mi
Last recorded158,816 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 HFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 158,816 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2024 150,920 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 144,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 138,293 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 138,293 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 129,471 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 129,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,756 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 105,675 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,405 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 90,085 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 74,392 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 54,676 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,276 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 HFS is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD62 HFS registered?

BD62 HFS is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is BD62 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 HFS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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