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BT62 WBY

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,245 mi
Last recorded86,245 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 WBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 86,245 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 67,682 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 55,080 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 55,078 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 51,250 miles

fan belt noisey

Fail 28 Nov 2022 51,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs lipped

fan belt noisey

Pass 29 Nov 2021 43,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

warning messages on dash, soot filter, engine malfunction, maintenance overdue

Fail 29 Nov 2021 43,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

warning messages on dash, soot filter, engine malfunction, maintenance overdue

Pass 30 Nov 2020 40,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit 205/50/17

recommend steering alignment check/adjust

Pass 29 Nov 2019 38,642 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 34,376 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 34,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 29,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 22,392 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 22,392 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,178 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 16,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WBY is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT62 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

BT62 WBY is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is BT62 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 WBY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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