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CA62 UMF

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,085 mi
Last recorded148,085 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 UMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 148,085 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 139,111 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides and lower coils touching (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 139,111 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides and lower coils touching (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 122,458 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERN

Fail 14 Sep 2021 122,458 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERN

Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,356 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users just met metred plate reading (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner shoulder on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 108,356 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users just met metred plate reading (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner shoulder on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 91,772 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,891 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 75,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,080 miles

Front wiper blades smear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,637 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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CA62 UMF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CA62 UMF, 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 CA62 UMF registered?

CA62 UMF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is CA62 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 UMF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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