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AF12 JVD

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,398 mi
Last recorded89,398 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 JVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 89,398 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2024 86,398 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 83,011 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 78,771 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 78,384 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,590 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 69,132 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 May 2018 59,767 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,414 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 48,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,075 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

bo th side front tyres tracking on inner shoulders

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,890 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AF12 JVD is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 JVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 JVD registered?

AF12 JVD is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is AF12 JVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 JVD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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