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NA62 NPE

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,839 mi
Last recorded152,839 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA62 NPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 152,839 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 141,200 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

no oil temperature taken due to no dipstick

Pass 20 Sep 2023 127,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 114,539 miles

Emissions test conducted- Emissions too clean to read

Pass 30 Sep 2021 103,314 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,766 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 95,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 87,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 87,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 78,715 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 78,715 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken bottom (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 69,254 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 69,203 miles

Offside Side repeater not working on door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 1.8 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 59,564 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,616 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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NA62 NPE is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc 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 NA62 NPE, 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 NA62 NPE registered?

NA62 NPE is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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