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NV62 HLK

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,452 mi
Last recorded93,452 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 HLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 93,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED /BUSHES WORN

Fail 18 Apr 2026 93,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED /BUSHES WORN

Pass 5 Apr 2025 88,925 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 83,438 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 80,404 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 80,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 80,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,631 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 76,631 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 74,626 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 8 Nov 2018 71,802 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 68,326 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,748 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,119 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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NV62 HLK is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV62 HLK, 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 NV62 HLK registered?

NV62 HLK is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is NV62 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV62 HLK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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