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AJ61 ONC

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,792 mi
Last recorded62,792 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 ONC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 62,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Radiator support corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 57,160 miles

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

Radiator support member corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 51,679 miles

Front radiator support corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 48,692 miles

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

Lower radiator support bracket heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2023 48,692 miles

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

Lower radiator support bracket heavily corroded

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 42,054 miles

Lower radiator support bracket corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 38,338 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 35,132 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 30,617 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 25,151 miles

Nearside Front Thorn in side wall of tyre

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 21,344 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 18,301 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 13,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ONC is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ONC, 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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What year was AJ61 ONC registered?

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

Is AJ61 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 ONC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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