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LS62 NZJ

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,331 mi
Last recorded138,331 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 NZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 138,331 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 13 Dec 2022 130,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 124,098 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 124,090 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 113,955 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 111,716 miles

offside front tyre is close to its limit

Fail 9 Dec 2019 111,716 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

offside front tyre is close to its limit

Pass 3 Jan 2019 105,233 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 84,798 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,542 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 70,538 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,107 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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LS62 NZJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS62 NZJ, 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 LS62 NZJ registered?

LS62 NZJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LS62 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 NZJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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