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BG62 VWJ

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,400 mi
Last recorded119,400 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 119,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 108,609 miles

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

Rear sub frame and suspension has general corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2023 103,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 96,981 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 86,681 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,805 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 65,382 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 55,451 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inop

Pass 3 Nov 2017 40,624 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 27,189 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 18,326 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 VWJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

BG62 VWJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BG62 VWJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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