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AV62 NNB

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,518 mi
Last recorded136,518 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 NNB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 136,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 124,936 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 124,813 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 109,860 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 98,724 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 87,480 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,085 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 78,082 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 67,186 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,186 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 56,195 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))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 46,441 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear slightly

N/S/R tyre has small cut to cords, not bigger that requirements to fail mot

Rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2016 35,929 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 28,426 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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AV62 NNB is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV62 NNB, 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 AV62 NNB registered?

AV62 NNB is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 October 2012.

Is AV62 NNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 NNB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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