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ND12 AKO

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,510 mi
Last recorded84,510 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 AKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 84,510 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 84,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 78,205 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 72,748 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 72,748 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 68,972 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 63,801 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 63,801 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 60,213 miles

rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 2 Dec 2020 60,211 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,591 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 51,683 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 46,706 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 46,705 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall MARKED YELLOW (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,449 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,722 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,767 miles

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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ND12 AKO is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ND12 AKO, 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 ND12 AKO registered?

ND12 AKO is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is ND12 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND12 AKO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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