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CP61 RLX

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,444 mi
Last recorded65,444 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 RLX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 65,444 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 62,768 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Fail 19 Dec 2024 62,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Pass 15 Dec 2023 58,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Pass 19 Dec 2022 56,374 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,538 miles

Offside Front door check strap broken

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 51,535 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb deteriorated, showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn to ply, perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Pass 16 Dec 2020 48,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside front door check strap mounting broken

Fail 16 Dec 2020 48,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn to ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside front door check strap mounting broken

Pass 16 Dec 2019 45,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn devoid of tread on inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn devoid of tread on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2018 39,236 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2017 33,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn devoid of tread on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 27,794 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Dec 2016 27,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn to ply (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 21,895 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 16,111 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 RLX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

CP61 RLX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is CP61 RLX safe to buy?

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