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AJ12 HYL

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,626 mi
Last recorded74,626 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 74,626 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 74,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 71,219 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 66,618 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,o/s/f spring

Pass 15 Mar 2023 63,153 miles

both front tyres wearing low

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Pass 17 Mar 2022 59,062 miles

surface corrosion rear suspension,front springs,suspension

Fail 17 Mar 2022 59,062 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion rear suspension,front springs,suspension

Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,062 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,062 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2019 49,587 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,970 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 45,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,712 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,601 miles

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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AJ12 HYL is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ12 HYL, 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.

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What year was AJ12 HYL registered?

AJ12 HYL is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is AJ12 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 HYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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