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AJ62 OPE

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,254 mi
Last recorded130,254 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 OPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 130,254 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 130,241 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES 70KGF & 80KGF (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2024 111,171 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre perishing on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 105,185 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both stepped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 97,327 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on the inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 90,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 84,746 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 78,878 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 67,170 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 54,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge tread stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge tread stepped (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 42,243 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 28,077 miles

Front Both front tyres at 2mm advisory

Front front wipers slightly smearing advisory

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 OPE is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OPE, 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 OPE registered?

AJ62 OPE is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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