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BJ62 FVS

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,939 mi
Last recorded148,939 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 FVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 148,939 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 148,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 141,291 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 141,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn out (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2024 138,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 132,931 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 132,931 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 123,911 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 112,805 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has a slight bulge in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 100,758 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 89,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing innner edge warn, tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge warn, tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 89,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing innner edge warn, tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge warn, tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 80,772 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,201 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 74,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,484 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 FVS is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ62 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

BJ62 FVS is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 FVS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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