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NJ62 NKH

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,197 mi
Last recorded121,197 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 NKH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 121,197 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 121,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 113,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 106,052 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 106,052 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 99,203 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 99,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,010 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 84,237 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,641 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,828 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 66,299 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,910 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,435 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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NJ62 NKH is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ62 NKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ62 NKH registered?

NJ62 NKH is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is NJ62 NKH safe to buy?

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