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LT62 BMV

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,170 mi
Last recorded98,170 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT62 BMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 98,170 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 92,196 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 82,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 73,882 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 66,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,969 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,269 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Aug 2019 45,269 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2018 33,645 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 21,158 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 16,697 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2015 12,746 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 BMV is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LT62 BMV, 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 BMV registered?

LT62 BMV is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is LT62 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT62 BMV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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