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BV62 DGF

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,271 mi
Last recorded80,271 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 DGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 80,271 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 76,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,956 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 73,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 70,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 63,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 57,630 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 57,630 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 May 2017 52,348 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 52,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 51,776 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 DGF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BV62 DGF, 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 DGF registered?

BV62 DGF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is BV62 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 DGF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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