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AJ12 WJZ

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,004 mi
Last recorded101,004 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 WJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 101,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 94,109 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 84,627 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 72,765 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 61,921 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 43,013 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 39,855 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,086 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,549 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,681 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 31,681 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,886 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring 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 WJZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc 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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

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

Is AJ12 WJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 WJZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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