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VU62 NXX

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,434 mi
Last recorded171,434 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 NXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 171,434 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 25 Oct 2024 163,839 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 152,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 152,609 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 148,382 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge wear and cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2023 148,382 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge wear and cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2022 141,402 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 141,402 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 134,967 miles

slight hand brake travel

Pass 14 Mar 2020 129,023 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 122,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 115,182 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 115,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 107,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 107,225 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 82,234 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

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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VU62 NXX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc 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 VU62 NXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU62 NXX registered?

VU62 NXX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is VU62 NXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 NXX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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