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ND12 VRZ

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

183,318 mi
Last recorded183,318 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 VRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 183,318 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 165,106 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 144,092 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 144,092 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 143,775 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 142,759 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 136,037 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 124,862 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,665 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 103,127 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,813 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VRZ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

ND12 VRZ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is ND12 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND12 VRZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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