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AJ61 KZS

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,145 mi
Last recorded161,145 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 KZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 161,145 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 158,370 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 138,839 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 130,845 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,129 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 86,046 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 68,250 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,965 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,938 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 34,090 miles

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 KZS is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ61 KZS registered?

AJ61 KZS is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AJ61 KZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 KZS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ61 KZS have outstanding finance?

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