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AF62 JJL

2012 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

93,023 mi
Last recorded93,023 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 JJL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 93,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both n/s and o/s advise investigation (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Oct 2025 93,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both n/s and o/s advise investigation (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Sep 2024 91,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,540 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to sidewalls (due to being run under-inflated)

Fail 20 Sep 2023 89,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to sidewalls (due to being run under-inflated)

Fail 12 Sep 2023 89,535 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underside corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 85,907 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 83,828 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,865 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,192 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 76,192 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,048 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 58,046 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,698 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,380 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 JJL is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red 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 JJL, 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 JJL registered?

AF62 JJL is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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