2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · NJ62 LWL
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 157,921 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ62 LWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2024
- 157,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ62 LWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo S40 (NJ62 LWL) between March 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
NJ62 LWL Mileage History
- 20/03/2023153,171 mi
- 20/03/2023153,171 mi
- 24/07/2023153,636 mi+465 mi
- 26/06/2024157,921 mi+4,285 mi
- 26/06/2024157,921 mi
Average of roughly 3,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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