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AJ62 GKN

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,550 mi
Last recorded149,550 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 GKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 149,550 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet not aligned but secure

front bumper damaged

pedestrian collision message on dash

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2022 145,973 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 145,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 140,400 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 124,007 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,414 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 102,095 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 88,442 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,505 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 GKN is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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