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ND12 FWR

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

253,777 mi
Last recorded253,777 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 253,777 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 253,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 244,806 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 20 Feb 2020 244,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 226,805 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 207,259 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth On edge. (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 207,259 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth On edge. (1.1.2 (c))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 190,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 171,967 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 136,706 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 136,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,163 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 104,120 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 83,871 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 FWR is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FWR, 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 ND12 FWR registered?

ND12 FWR is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is ND12 FWR safe to buy?

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