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AK62 FJP

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,977 mi
Last recorded121,977 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FJP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 121,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 112,720 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 112,720 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 104,563 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,488 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 96,882 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,028 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,871 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,155 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 55,066 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 41,689 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,394 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 FJP is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FJP, 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 AK62 FJP registered?

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

Is AK62 FJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 FJP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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