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GF61 NXO

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,568 mi
Last recorded131,568 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 NXO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 131,568 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 120,506 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 110,040 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 99,286 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 90,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,951 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 80,951 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 72,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 61,391 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 53,782 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 47,099 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,205 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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GF61 NXO is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF61 NXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF61 NXO registered?

GF61 NXO is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is GF61 NXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 NXO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF61 NXO have outstanding finance?

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