CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ62 YJH

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,584 mi
Last recorded130,584 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 YJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 130,584 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 130,584 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 123,931 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount crunchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 117,822 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Day time running light cluster damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 117,822 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Day time running light cluster damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 112,149 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 107,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 102,490 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 100,234 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 100,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,329 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,215 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 63,354 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 63,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

caution light on dash and service light on

Pass 2 Oct 2015 51,633 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 51,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

turbo pipe loose under car

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ62 YJH is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ62 YJH?

You can check the full history of BJ62 YJH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ62 YJH registered?

BJ62 YJH is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is BJ62 YJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 YJH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ62 YJH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ62 YJH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.