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BG62 LVX

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,259 mi
Last recorded76,259 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 LVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 76,259 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 74,835 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 73,236 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,495 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,558 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 69,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,048 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 62,127 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 57,789 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,039 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,515 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 44,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,949 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 37,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LVX 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 BG62 LVX, 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 BG62 LVX registered?

BG62 LVX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is BG62 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 LVX 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.

Does BG62 LVX have outstanding finance?

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