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CP62 AFF

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,991 mi
Last recorded154,991 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 AFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 154,991 miles

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

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

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

Under body trays

Pass 6 Dec 2024 137,864 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 123,348 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 123,304 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 118,625 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 118,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 107,967 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 96,003 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 9 Oct 2020 96,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,062 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 89,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 82,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front / rear (0.1 (a))

engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring views

Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,668 miles

nearside front tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

offside front tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,976 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,000 miles

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

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 AFF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AFF, 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 AFF registered?

CP62 AFF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is CP62 AFF safe to buy?

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