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C12 CJF

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,107 mi
Last recorded50,107 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 CJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 50,107 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 50,107 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad looks very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 44,040 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 45,172 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 45,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 41,394 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 41,823 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 37,875 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 36,363 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 33,635 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 30,116 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 28,243 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 26,650 miles

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 15 Sep 2020 24,243 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 20,109 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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C12 CJF is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2018 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 35,909 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 C12 CJF, 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 8 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C12 CJF registered?

C12 CJF is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is C12 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 CJF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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