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NA12 UVD

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,652 mi
Last recorded87,652 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 UVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 87,652 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 61,098 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,601 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,549 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,798 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,310 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 25,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UVD is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA12 UVD registered?

NA12 UVD is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is NA12 UVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA12 UVD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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