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BV62 DFY

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,156 mi
Last recorded154,156 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 DFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 154,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 149,284 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 143,722 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 138,885 miles

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

airbag light on at start of test however at the end of test light was not on

limited vision on inner pads all round advise wheel off inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2022 138,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

airbag light on at start of test however at the end of test light was not on

limited vision on inner pads all round advise wheel off inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2021 135,160 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 127,207 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 114,173 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 97,589 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 85,615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,619 miles

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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BV62 DFY is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BV62 DFY, 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 BV62 DFY registered?

BV62 DFY is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is BV62 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 DFY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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