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SH62 BVM

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,034 mi
Last recorded189,034 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 BVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 189,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 176,648 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 165,503 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 159,154 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 143,306 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 143,306 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 126,402 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 126,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 111,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,485 miles

engine cover obscuring items

under trays obscuring view of testable items

Fail 16 Oct 2015 93,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine cover obscuring items

under trays obscuring view of testable items

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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SH62 BVM is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SH62 BVM, 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 SH62 BVM registered?

SH62 BVM is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is SH62 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 BVM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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