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CP61 RJO

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

176,578 mi
Last recorded176,578 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 RJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2025 176,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

electrical fault traction control / wipers

Pass 28 Aug 2024 158,545 miles

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

oil leak

slight handbrake travel

Fail 27 Aug 2024 158,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

slight handbrake travel

Pass 28 Aug 2023 135,962 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 135,953 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification broken (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 124,665 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 124,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,367 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,995 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 94,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,393 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,672 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 78,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,475 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,108 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 59,107 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable steering arm bent (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,282 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 54,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 41,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 41,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RJO is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RJO, 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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CP61 RJO is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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