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AJ61 KFY

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,388 mi
Last recorded94,388 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 KFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 94,388 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 94,330 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 94,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 92,919 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE FRONT - REAR BUSHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 77,229 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 77,226 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 73,795 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 70,840 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 70,839 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 68,315 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 68,314 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,260 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,593 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 65,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 56,858 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,482 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 32,723 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 32,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres edge worn

osf wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jan 2015 16,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AJ61 KFY is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ61 KFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ61 KFY is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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