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BK62 WUR

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,391 mi
Last recorded109,391 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 WUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 109,391 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 109,391 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,504 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge.

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 95,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge.

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad getting low.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 80,750 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 70,808 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating

corrosion/wear to front brake discs

fanbelt deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2019 70,808 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating

corrosion/wear to front brake discs

fanbelt deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,362 miles

check o/s/r seat belt as best as possible

Pass 30 Oct 2017 48,764 miles

2 x small cuts to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

check o/s/r seat belt as best as possible due to child seat fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2017 48,764 miles

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

2 x small cuts to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

check o/s/r seat belt as best as possible due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 40,082 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 40,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 27,159 miles

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

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 WUR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BK62 WUR, 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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BK62 WUR is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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