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AJ12 YFG

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,829 mi
Last recorded108,829 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 108,829 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 97,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 86,181 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 80,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 72,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full under covers fitted to underside of vehicle

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 1 Feb 2023 72,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation flashing (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full under covers fitted to underside of vehicle

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 14 Feb 2022 63,243 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 60,722 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 57,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 46,260 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2018 30,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 24,613 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 21,855 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 19,665 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 YFG is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

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

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