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AJ12 MBF

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,508 mi
Last recorded83,508 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 MBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 83,508 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 81,121 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 81,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 78,992 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 78,992 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 76,059 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 72,652 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,716 miles

Both front lower arms rear bushes starting to perish.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,831 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,773 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 36,668 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,899 miles

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

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 MBF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MBF, 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 MBF registered?

AJ12 MBF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is AJ12 MBF safe to buy?

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