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AJ12 MBU

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,742 mi
Last recorded73,742 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 MBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 73,742 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded OSR / NSR Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 70,267 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 66,820 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Driving light insecure and body damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 64,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Driving light insecure and body damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 62,077 miles

Handbrake travel getting long

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,532 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 57,038 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,563 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,772 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,093 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,397 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 MBU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

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

Is AJ12 MBU safe to buy?

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