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BJ62 UDS

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,899 mi
Last recorded100,899 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 UDS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 100,899 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 100,897 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 90,522 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 90,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 83,989 miles

Wheel alignment recommended

Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,128 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 78,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 72,454 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 72,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treaded area uneven (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

all disc slighlty lipped

Pass 1 Feb 2017 66,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,288 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BJ62 UDS is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ62 UDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ62 UDS registered?

BJ62 UDS is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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