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NL62 UBR

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,967 mi
Last recorded145,967 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 UBR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 145,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 137,270 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 131,731 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 126,828 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 114,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 105,948 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 105,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,228 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Font wishbones - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Protective covers - underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines .

Fail 4 Oct 2018 96,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Font wishbones - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Protective covers - underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines .

Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,356 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 88,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 83,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 83,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 74,967 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 UBR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UBR, 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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NL62 UBR is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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