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NL62 PZU

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,569 mi
Last recorded25,569 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 PZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 25,569 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 25,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Mar 2025 25,029 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Feb 2024 24,412 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 24,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Feb 2022 23,450 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 23,178 miles

Engine and undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 22,485 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Aug 2019 21,481 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Sep 2018 20,133 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 20,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 18,847 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 17,312 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 17,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 16,055 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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NL62 PZU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NL62 PZU, 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 NL62 PZU registered?

NL62 PZU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 October 2012.

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