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BN62 UDX

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,902 mi
Last recorded18,902 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 UDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 18,902 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 18,480 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn close 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Nov 2023 17,267 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four age cracks over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Nov 2022 15,927 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 13,871 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front also low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 13,871 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front also low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 12,546 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 11,431 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 10,050 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 8,764 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 7,348 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 5,702 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 5,702 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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BN62 UDX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN62 UDX, 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 BN62 UDX?

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What year was BN62 UDX registered?

BN62 UDX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is BN62 UDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 UDX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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