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CP62 AEB

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,983 mi
Last recorded71,983 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 AEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 71,983 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 71,292 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 61,632 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2023 52,525 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 49,299 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 49,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 44,205 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 39,795 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 35,195 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 29,150 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 29,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,729 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 19,275 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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CP62 AEB is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP62 AEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP62 AEB registered?

CP62 AEB is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is CP62 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 AEB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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