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AJ12 XFP

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,882 mi
Last recorded82,882 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 82,882 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing very low at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean to detect

various suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 80,611 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 31 Jul 2024 77,815 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 77,813 miles

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

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

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

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 17 Jul 2023 75,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 66,176 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,122 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,103 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 50,539 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 50,536 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,821 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 43,791 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,403 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 XFP is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XFP, 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 XFP registered?

AJ12 XFP is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is AJ12 XFP safe to buy?

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