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AJ12 LYS

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,810 mi
Last recorded57,810 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 57,810 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 56,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 56,294 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component fractured hub knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 54,212 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 51,831 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 51,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 49,501 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2021 45,127 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 45,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 40,844 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy on rotation

rear pads low

front brakes very low

Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,331 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2018 29,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 1 Aug 2017 23,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2016 18,723 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 13,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LYS is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYS, 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 LYS registered?

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

Is AJ12 LYS safe to buy?

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