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AJ62 JYS

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,253 mi
Last recorded99,253 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2026 99,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 91,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

PIPE HANGING AND KNOCKING ON UNDERTRAY IN ENGINE BAY

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 91,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

PIPE HANGING AND KNOCKING ON UNDERTRAY IN ENGINE BAY

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 85,704 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 76,081 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 76,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 69,749 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,487 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 61,791 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 61,791 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 47,285 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 44,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 44,037 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Smear on front wiperblades

Pass 18 Dec 2015 32,394 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 JYS is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JYS, 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 JYS registered?

AJ62 JYS is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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