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AK62 FJF

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,047 mi
Last recorded100,047 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 100,047 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,434 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 93,424 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 88,901 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

handbrake lever high

Pass 26 Jan 2023 83,467 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 83,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 75,262 miles

little reserve travel to handbrake lever.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 68,846 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 62,333 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 58,058 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 49,508 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 47,036 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 39,372 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,429 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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AK62 FJF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK62 FJF, 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

How do I check the history of AK62 FJF?

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What year was AK62 FJF registered?

AK62 FJF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is AK62 FJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 FJF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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