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AJ12 USW

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,573 mi
Last recorded119,573 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 USW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 119,573 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 111,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 103,472 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 99,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 90,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,836 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 68,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,870 miles

Emissions test carried out, zero emissions detected - too clean to record reading.

Fail 13 Mar 2020 58,868 miles

Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions test carried out, zero emissions detected - too clean to record reading.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,888 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 50,885 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,852 miles

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of 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 USW is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 USW, 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 USW registered?

AJ12 USW is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is AJ12 USW safe to buy?

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