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AJ62 GKL

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,338 mi
Last recorded108,338 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 GKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 108,338 miles

slight play felt at o/s/f wheel ..........

Pass 9 Oct 2024 96,366 miles

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

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

slight play felt at o/s/f wheel .......

Fail 9 Oct 2024 96,366 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge almost to cords .......

slight play felt at o/s/f wheel .......

Pass 11 Dec 2023 86,766 miles

slight play felt at o/s/f wheel ..........

Pass 10 Jan 2023 76,010 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,714 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,438 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 50,176 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,183 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 36,796 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 28,487 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 18,578 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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AJ62 GKL is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJ62 GKL, 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 AJ62 GKL registered?

AJ62 GKL is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is AJ62 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 GKL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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