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BK62 VKU

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,950 mi
Last recorded162,950 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 VKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 162,950 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 149,870 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 135,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 121,965 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 115,839 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 113,169 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 98,582 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 90,134 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,250 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 70,014 miles

Front Wipers slightly smearing on screen

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2015 49,773 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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BK62 VKU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK62 VKU, 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 BK62 VKU registered?

BK62 VKU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is BK62 VKU safe to buy?

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