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BJ62 YJZ

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

132,741 mi
Last recorded132,741 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 YJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 132,741 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 132,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Pass 11 Dec 2024 126,878 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 126,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

advise tracking

Pass 13 Dec 2023 121,879 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2023 121,879 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,403 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 114,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,615 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 105,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,896 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 99,896 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 95,187 miles

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

advice tracking due to tyre wear

all suspension coil springs are corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2020 95,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

advice tracking due to tyre wear

all suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 89,165 miles

Offside Front tyre is bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall is perished

Fail 3 Jan 2019 89,165 miles

Offside Front tyre is bald inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall is perished

Pass 30 Dec 2017 82,207 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 82,207 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,872 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 73,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 52,386 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

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 YJZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YJZ, 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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BJ62 YJZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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