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AO62 WEJ

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,803 mi
Last recorded73,803 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 WEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 73,803 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 68,363 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 68,363 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 63,875 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2023 63,875 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 57,722 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))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 47,186 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 47,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 38,368 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 28,153 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 19,283 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 16,748 miles

Stone cuts and cuts with stones embedded in N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres

Fail 21 Nov 2017 16,748 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Unable to pull belt from reel (5.2.5b)

Stone cuts and cuts with stones embedded in N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres

Pass 23 Nov 2016 14,081 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 14,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 10,997 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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AO62 WEJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO62 WEJ, 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 AO62 WEJ registered?

AO62 WEJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is AO62 WEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 WEJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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