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LS62 NZX

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,705 mi
Last recorded145,705 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 NZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 145,705 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 145,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2024 137,026 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 137,024 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 129,206 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 129,205 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 123,725 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 115,878 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 115,836 miles

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

rear inner brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,401 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,855 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 84,883 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,685 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,244 miles

offside front tyre worn low at inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2016 70,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn low at inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NZX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

LS62 NZX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is LS62 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 NZX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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