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NA62 NPK

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,502 mi
Last recorded173,502 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA62 NPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 173,502 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Nov 2025 173,502 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 163,527 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower corrosion to suspension and braking components

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 163,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working side lamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower corrosion to suspension and braking components

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 155,498 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 155,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 146,079 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 146,069 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 137,678 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 137,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 127,776 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 118,695 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear inner pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 107,424 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 95,041 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,742 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 81,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and chips in cord (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 58,417 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

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 NPK is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NPK, 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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NA62 NPK is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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