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ND62 BBN

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,705 mi
Last recorded65,705 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND62 BBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 65,705 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 65,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 58,772 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 58,771 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 50,224 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 41,726 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 36,743 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,035 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 33,681 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 31,538 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 31,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 29,682 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 27,337 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 27,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,479 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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ND62 BBN is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,001 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ND62 BBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ND62 BBN registered?

ND62 BBN is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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