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AJ12 WMD

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,372 mi
Last recorded78,372 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 WMD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 78,372 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 61,613 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 48,780 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 44,958 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,307 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 39,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,290 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 33,571 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,914 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,596 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 WMD is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WMD, 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 WMD registered?

AJ12 WMD is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AJ12 WMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 WMD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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