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NJ62 SOE

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,163 mi
Last recorded134,163 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 SOE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 134,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 116,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 116,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,685 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,214 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 79,214 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 71,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge step tread detected (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge step tread detected (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

nearside front daytime running light not working and unit insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,527 miles

Nearside Front daylight running lamp unit slightly loose

Nearside Front daylight running light not working

Fail 5 Nov 2018 62,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front daylight running lamp unit slightly loose

Nearside Front daylight running light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,869 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators in centre treads detected

offside front tyre wearing close to wear indicators in centre tread detected

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,195 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 SOE is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ62 SOE, 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 NJ62 SOE registered?

NJ62 SOE is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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