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LT62 BKJ

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,464 mi
Last recorded191,464 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 191,464 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 187,558 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 182,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 170,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 156,568 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 156,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 146,808 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 146,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 135,575 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Dec 2018 107,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

under body wet due to weather

Pass 8 Dec 2017 82,501 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,308 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 58,162 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,536 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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LT62 BKJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black 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 LT62 BKJ, 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 LT62 BKJ registered?

LT62 BKJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is LT62 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT62 BKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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