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BJ62 YJB

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,207 mi
Last recorded135,207 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 YJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 135,207 miles

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

under-trays fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2025 131,535 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 203,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 113,392 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears - Worn Low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 113,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears - Worn Low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 95,020 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight damage to wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inop + slightly insecure

Radiator support damaged but still securely attached

Pass 5 Dec 2019 80,513 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 80,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 69,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 59,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 6 Nov 2017 59,059 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres bald/worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,118 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,215 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 YJB is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc 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 BJ62 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

BJ62 YJB is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 YJB 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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