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M22 NGO

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,708 mi
Last recorded78,708 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 NGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 78,708 miles

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 11 Sep 2025 78,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault TRC (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 20 Sep 2024 69,933 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 13 Sep 2024 69,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 19 Oct 2023 55,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 19 Oct 2023 55,396 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 21 Oct 2022 43,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall and wearing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread, damage to outer sidewall and wearing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 43,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall and wearing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread, damage to outer sidewall and wearing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 36,192 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 30,251 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 26,720 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 22,104 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 16,383 miles

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

engine covers - sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 11,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 6,840 miles

Offside Rear nail in sidewall

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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M22 NGO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M22 NGO, 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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M22 NGO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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