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AJ12 YFV

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,194 mi
Last recorded108,194 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 108,194 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 102,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on the limit 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 102,409 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on the limit 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,192 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 95,171 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 89,343 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2023 89,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2022 83,887 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2022 83,885 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2021 76,266 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2020 69,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 64,467 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 56,336 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,384 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 49,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,107 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 40,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,187 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 YFV is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

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

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