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AJ62 GKO

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,451 mi
Last recorded128,451 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 GKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 128,451 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 128,442 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 120,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 117,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear brake pads very low

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,782 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake pads getting low

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 107,877 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2018 93,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,095 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,268 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2016 67,268 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,692 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 GKO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GKO, 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 GKO registered?

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

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