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BJ62 FVM

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,821 mi
Last recorded111,821 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 FVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 111,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 104,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 104,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 96,824 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 96,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 89,306 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 81,260 miles

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

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

engine undertray damp

Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 63,901 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,936 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,945 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Nov 2015 18,189 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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BJ62 FVM is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 BJ62 FVM, 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 BJ62 FVM registered?

BJ62 FVM is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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