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AO62 NBY

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

217,372 mi
Last recorded217,372 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 NBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 217,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 214,850 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 211,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner & outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 211,241 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner & outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 206,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very slightly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 206,221 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very slightly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 199,888 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 195,311 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 195,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 190,372 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 181,434 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles metered exhaust emissions limits only just met

Fail 17 Oct 2018 181,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles metered exhaust emissions limits only just met

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 173,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 152,381 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,584 miles

Rear 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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AO62 NBY is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO62 NBY, 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 AO62 NBY registered?

AO62 NBY is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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