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BG62 VWK

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,971 mi
Last recorded87,971 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 87,971 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 82,819 miles

some front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Nov 2023 77,288 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

Pass 14 Nov 2022 71,734 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,584 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 64,143 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 64,143 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working Not able to operate due to faulty switch. (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,351 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 53,788 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 45,701 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 45,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 39,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,635 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 29,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VWK is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

BG62 VWK is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is BG62 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 VWK 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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