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NJ62 SRU

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,052 mi
Last recorded137,052 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 SRU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 137,052 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 123,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 105,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0mm,low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged paint/sealant on belt,advise cleaning off or replacement (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 105,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0mm,low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 99,148 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 99,146 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 94,704 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 94,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2021 85,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 26 May 2021 85,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 78,656 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,465 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2019 75,465 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,439 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,048 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low on o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 50,048 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low on o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side and off side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 19,174 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 SRU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

NJ62 SRU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for NJ62 SRU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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