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CP61 RHZ

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

181,395 mi
Last recorded181,395 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 RHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 181,395 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 181,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 171,800 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s + n/s mirror covers missing

Fail 28 Feb 2024 171,799 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s + n/s mirror covers missing

Pass 31 Jan 2023 154,851 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly inner edge

damage to o/s/f bumper

stonechips windscreen

Fail 30 Jan 2023 154,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing slightly inner edge

damage to o/s/f bumper

stonechips windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2022 142,954 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 142,954 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 133,695 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing side of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 126,559 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 126,559 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 115,393 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 115,338 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,234 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 103,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and Offside Worn on Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 91,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and Offside Worn on Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,144 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,226 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CP61 RHZ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP61 RHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CP61 RHZ registered?

CP61 RHZ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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