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BG62 GTF

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,211 mi
Last recorded221,211 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 GTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 221,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 192,456 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 192,456 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 166,248 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 166,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 150,092 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 150,092 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2019 141,672 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 122,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

deflector fitted to head lamp

Fail 23 Nov 2018

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 96,230 miles

head lamp converter fitted to o/s head lamp

under trays fitted time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,716 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 69,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,446 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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BG62 GTF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG62 GTF, 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 BG62 GTF registered?

BG62 GTF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is BG62 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 GTF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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