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CP61 TNV

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,560 mi
Last recorded112,560 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 112,560 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 110,850 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stone chip less than 10mm outside zone (A) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 110,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a chunk out with a cut down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stone chip less than 10mm outside zone (A) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 107,862 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 105,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 105,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 103,105 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 103,105 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 98,426 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2021 98,423 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2019 94,957 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 94,879 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

n/s/f tyre both edges

n/s/r bleed nipple leaking

o/s/f tyre inside edge and a stone chip

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2019 92,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,156 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 83,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and advise n/s/r tyre inner edge and heavy oil leak (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2017 79,044 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 64,668 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,537 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,760 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 TNV is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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