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NV62 LSO

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,464 mi
Last recorded131,464 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 LSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 131,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and under body covers fitted at the time of test

Fail 8 Oct 2025 131,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and under body covers fitted at the time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2024 124,977 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 117,286 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2022 108,274 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,147 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,839 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2020 93,839 miles

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

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

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

slight judder from both rear brakes

under engine tray loose

Pass 16 Oct 2019 82,753 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,229 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 69,229 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 55,911 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 43,230 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,216 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,299 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 LSO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 LSO, 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 LSO registered?

NV62 LSO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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