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NG12 LZA

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,672 mi
Last recorded81,672 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 LZA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,672 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 81,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged not in suspension fixing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,158 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2017 70,150 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 60,120 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 49,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NG12 LZA is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NG12 LZA, 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 NG12 LZA registered?

NG12 LZA is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is NG12 LZA safe to buy?

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