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NL62 RFO

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,346 mi
Last recorded84,346 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 RFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 84,346 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 84,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 75,449 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,403 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 60,037 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 54,645 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 43,757 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,988 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 RFO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NL62 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

NL62 RFO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is NL62 RFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL62 RFO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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