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BJ62 YJE

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,339 mi
Last recorded87,339 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 87,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 87,339 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 82,574 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 76,421 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2023 76,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2022 69,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 64,135 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2020 58,905 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,398 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2018 51,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 44,744 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked at nearside edge (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 37,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked at nearside edge (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,458 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YJE 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 71.4%.

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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

BJ62 YJE is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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