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BT62 BRZ

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

191,852 mi
Last recorded191,852 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 BRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 191,852 miles

Nearside Rear body damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both more osf ()

corrosion suspension, springs

Fail 24 Feb 2026 191,852 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear body damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both more osf ()

corrosion suspension, springs

Pass 13 Mar 2025 187,998 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024 179,679 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 176,456 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 171,715 miles

Nearside Rear panel damaged (prior test)

Pass 12 Mar 2021 155,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 145,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 137,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 127,788 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 120,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs pitted on edge x4

front under tray damage

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,600 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 90,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BT62 BRZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BT62 BRZ, 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 BT62 BRZ registered?

BT62 BRZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is BT62 BRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 BRZ 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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