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CP62 CPZ

2012 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,159 mi
Last recorded116,159 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 116,159 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Dec 2025 116,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Engine undertray missing

Exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling under coating. Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 108,559 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 108,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 102,627 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rear indicators - new bulbs advised (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 91,452 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 90,138 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 85,275 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,590 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 72,628 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 64,603 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 21 Sep 2017 56,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,779 miles

Very slight corrosion on inner edge of front discs

Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,408 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 CPZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CPZ, 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 CPZ registered?

CP62 CPZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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