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BG62 UOA

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,613 mi
Last recorded180,613 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 180,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 150,073 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 150,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 139,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 123,813 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 114,303 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 109,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 103,247 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,189 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 91,092 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre excessive uneven tread wear

under tray fitted

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 UOA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BG62 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

BG62 UOA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is BG62 UOA safe to buy?

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