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AJ62 JYX

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,025 mi
Last recorded153,025 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 JYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 153,025 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 145,694 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tank Strap corrosion but secure

Fail 17 Feb 2025 145,690 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arm bent/defective causing fouling to bodywork and not clearing the screen properly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bonnet catch not securing that side of the bonnet

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S and N/S axle bushes worn and debonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components including rear axle/spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 31 Jan 2024 144,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 144,056 miles

Nearside Front a/roll bar drop link slight play

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 144,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front a/roll bar drop link slight play

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

Offside Front wiper fouling

Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,104 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,370 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 118,825 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 103,644 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 85,784 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,505 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,878 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 7 Dec 2015 37,959 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm

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 JYX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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