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CP62 AEF

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

262,793 mi
Last recorded262,793 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 AEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 262,793 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 256,866 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 256,855 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 239,746 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 222,525 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 209,723 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 196,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 186,568 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,709 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,979 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 AEF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AEF, 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.

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What year was CP62 AEF registered?

CP62 AEF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is CP62 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 AEF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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