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LT62 BHN

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,432 mi
Last recorded165,432 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT62 BHN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 165,432 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 157,760 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 157,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 149,627 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2023 149,480 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2022 141,678 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 134,828 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 134,828 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,223 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 129,223 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,441 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 120,441 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 111,191 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 111,189 miles

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

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

Central Front cross member bar damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2017 102,460 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 102,458 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,417 miles

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

Offside 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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LT62 BHN is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LT62 BHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT62 BHN registered?

LT62 BHN is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is LT62 BHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT62 BHN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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