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AF62 HRJ

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,557 mi
Last recorded137,557 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 HRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 137,557 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 137,200 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 127,015 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 3 Aug 2023 109,215 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 104,129 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,148 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 93,171 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 93,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 80,503 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 80,503 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,581 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,880 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 55,880 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,063 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 44,063 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,652 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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AF62 HRJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF62 HRJ, 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.

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What year was AF62 HRJ registered?

AF62 HRJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is AF62 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 HRJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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