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N111 MKR

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,791 mi
Last recorded99,791 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 MKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 99,791 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 91,407 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,916 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 71,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 67,058 miles

Front Underbody engine cover slight insecure

Front both side wiper blades slight smearing.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing low pressure in shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 66,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Underbody engine cover slight insecure

Front both side wiper blades slight smearing.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing low pressure in shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,359 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 55,190 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,009 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,749 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,220 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 39,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 36,502 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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N111 MKR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N111 MKR, 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 N111 MKR registered?

N111 MKR is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is N111 MKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N111 MKR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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