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SG62 BXL

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,775 mi
Last recorded135,775 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 BXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 135,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 130,735 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 125,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2022 119,194 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,457 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,949 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 101,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 92,315 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 77,677 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 66,496 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 50,509 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 36,886 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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SG62 BXL is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 SG62 BXL, 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 SG62 BXL registered?

SG62 BXL is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is SG62 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 BXL 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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