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AJ12 UBU

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,359 mi
Last recorded123,359 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 UBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 123,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly balding on Inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS Rear trailing arm Front bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 113,380 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 104,938 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 86,707 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,894 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,638 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 68,638 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,381 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,987 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,408 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,672 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 UBU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

AJ12 UBU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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