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AJ12 WKD

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,753 mi
Last recorded129,753 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 129,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various body damage

Fail 9 Nov 2022 129,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various body damage

Pass 3 Nov 2021 117,904 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 103,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Various areas of body damage

Fail 5 Sep 2020 103,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Various areas of body damage

Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,993 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,025 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 65,942 miles

Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,491 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,520 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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 WKD is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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