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AJ12 WJX

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,615 mi
Last recorded151,615 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 151,615 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 151,615 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 141,106 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 141,105 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 135,437 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 128,015 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 120,480 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 116,523 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp damaged taped over but more than 50% showing and working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 113,192 miles

Nearside Rear tyre smooth on edges

Offside Rear tyre smooth on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,368 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,914 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,154 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 WJX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 WJX, 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 WJX registered?

AJ12 WJX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AJ12 WJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 WJX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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