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ND61 UGP

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,860 mi
Last recorded153,860 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND61 UGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 153,860 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 153,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 147,583 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 146,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 144,258 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside nearside driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 140,227 miles

both rear coil springs corroded as is exhaust system

induction pipe has a split in it

Fail 10 Sep 2021 140,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working marker light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded as is exhaust system

induction pipe has a split in it

Fail 25 Aug 2021 140,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 138,691 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 136,677 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 134,359 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 134,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 126,487 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 126,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has slight movement

Pass 9 Jan 2017 111,395 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inner shoulder

Oil leak nearside driveshaft seal ()

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner shoulder close to cords 205/50/17

Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 8 Jan 2016 97,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,081 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 83,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,543 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fine stonechips in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Dec 2014 81,541 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fine stonechips in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

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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ND61 UGP is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ND61 UGP, 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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ND61 UGP is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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