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NA12 HNB

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,198 mi
Last recorded125,198 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 HNB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 125,198 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside tyres slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 124,072 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 122,514 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 117,579 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 112,091 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 105,839 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 100,811 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 90,000 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 89,994 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

service light on

Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,738 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 78,738 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,434 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2016 59,900 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,051 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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NA12 HNB is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA12 HNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NA12 HNB registered?

NA12 HNB is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is NA12 HNB safe to buy?

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