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AJ12 MBV

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,263 mi
Last recorded124,263 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2026 124,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 119,654 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 115,752 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector cracked

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 115,694 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector cracked

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 107,507 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 100,941 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Jun 2020 89,529 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 89,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,302 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 72,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 53,715 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 21,530 miles

O/s + N/s front tyres bald on edges

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 MBV is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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