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BJ62 FVY

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,704 mi
Last recorded132,704 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 FVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 132,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 126,333 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 126,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 119,807 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 112,015 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 112,015 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 105,311 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 105,311 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,352 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 97,321 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 86,478 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 72,863 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Have Worn Uneven Or 'Stepped' (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 62,928 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 62,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 50,995 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 50,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring butting and is displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 50,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 36,988 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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BJ62 FVY is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

BJ62 FVY is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 FVY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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