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HD62 BVO

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,275 mi
Last recorded88,275 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD62 BVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 88,275 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 88,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Detached / Snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Detached / Snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,900 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 83,900 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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 77,663 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,901 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,065 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,450 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 56,778 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,811 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 37,771 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 29,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 29,012 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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HD62 BVO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HD62 BVO, 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 HD62 BVO registered?

HD62 BVO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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