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AK12 WJU

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,380 mi
Last recorded135,380 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 135,380 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 135,265 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 124,351 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 124,351 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 113,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 103,815 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 95,316 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 95,315 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 90,789 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 86,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,762 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 72,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,205 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,020 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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AK12 WJU is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc 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 AK12 WJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 WJU registered?

AK12 WJU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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