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N50 GNS

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,754 mi
Last recorded147,754 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 GNS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 147,754 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 116,873 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 83,411 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 16 Apr 2022 46,724 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 43,046 miles

Cut on N/S/F tyre outer side wall, no ply or cord showing at time of test. 205/50/r17-93w

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 39,995 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 35,557 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 35,557 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,870 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 26,092 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,669 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 19,669 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N50 GNS is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N50 GNS, 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 N50 GNS registered?

N50 GNS is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is N50 GNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N50 GNS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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