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NG61 AAE

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,105 mi
Last recorded138,105 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG61 AAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 138,105 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 138,105 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 134,557 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 124,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 124,830 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 112,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 112,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 104,335 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,866 miles

Rear Both tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre nail in tread

Pass 3 Feb 2015 57,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NG61 AAE is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NG61 AAE, 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 NG61 AAE registered?

NG61 AAE is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is NG61 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG61 AAE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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