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AJ62 JYW

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,759 mi
Last recorded106,759 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 JYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 106,759 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,705 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 91,705 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing LOWER BUSH AND PIN MISSING (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 84,528 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 84,526 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 77,053 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 77,001 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,687 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 63,524 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,511 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,386 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,397 miles

both inner shoulders of both front tyres are worn thin.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 47,610 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 40,967 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 30,818 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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 JYW is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

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

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