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ND62 MDV

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,014 mi
Last recorded153,014 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND62 MDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 153,014 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Fail 24 Sep 2025 153,010 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 26 Sep 2024 137,686 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 129,223 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 124,578 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 124,578 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 113,267 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 106,422 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 99,095 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 89,047 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 88,960 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 83,381 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,783 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 75,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 56,800 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

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 MDV is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red 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 MDV, 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 MDV registered?

ND62 MDV is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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