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AK12 WJX

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,581 mi
Last recorded38,581 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 38,581 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 38,579 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread is out of shape/worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 36,772 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 36,769 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 33,679 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 30,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 28,605 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 28,604 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 27,324 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 25,533 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 22,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 18,889 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 16,611 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,065 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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AK12 WJX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc 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 AK12 WJX, 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 AK12 WJX registered?

AK12 WJX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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The MOT history for AK12 WJX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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