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CP61 RLY

2012 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,731 mi
Last recorded87,731 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 RLY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 87,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 78,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 69,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 59,116 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 58,022 miles

n/s/f +n/s/r tyre walls scuffed

Pass 22 Dec 2020 55,794 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 53,284 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 48,198 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 43,075 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 35,549 miles

front tyres lightly edged

n/s/r tyre depth on 1.8 mm

Pass 4 Jan 2016 28,078 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 20,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 RLY is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLY, 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 RLY registered?

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

Is CP61 RLY safe to buy?

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