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LS62 NZM

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,077 mi
Last recorded148,077 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 NZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 148,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 140,157 miles

inner edge wearing at offside front tyre

slight tight action at offside front brake

Fail 23 Sep 2024 140,147 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

inner edge wearing at offside front tyre

slight tight action at offside front brake

Pass 18 Sep 2023 131,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 121,652 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 113,801 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear suspect close to cords - general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear - general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear suspect close to cords - general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear suspect close to cords - general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,839 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 107,837 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 100,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn ( suspect close to cords ) and general wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

slight noise from drive belt area

Pass 17 Sep 2018 93,642 miles

slight inner edge wear at offside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,970 miles

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,357 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre damage outer wall

Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,760 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 59,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NZM 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 78.6%.

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 NZM, 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 NZM registered?

LS62 NZM is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is LS62 NZM safe to buy?

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