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BK62 WUH

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,156 mi
Last recorded109,156 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 WUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 109,156 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 109,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 106,187 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 106,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,427 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,452 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,894 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 71,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,775 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,302 miles

Offside Front cut in osf tyre wall

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 WUH is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUH, 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 WUH registered?

BK62 WUH is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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