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ND12 VXN

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,315 mi
Last recorded140,315 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 140,315 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 140,315 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 120,249 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner drive shaft boot heavily cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 8 Oct 2018 120,249 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner drive shaft boot heavily cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Oct 2017 91,016 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

limited handbrake reserve travel

v slight brake pedal creep

Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,301 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 73,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 VXN is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

ND12 VXN is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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