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LS62 NZO

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,743 mi
Last recorded142,743 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 142,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 142,743 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 139,222 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Front Coil spring corroded corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise wear to tyre on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fluid around n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 134,123 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 128,848 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2021 112,591 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 112,581 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 111,482 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,428 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,075 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,794 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,117 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 37,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 NZO 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 NZO, 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 NZO registered?

LS62 NZO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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