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CP62 CZD

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,839 mi
Last recorded192,839 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 CZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 192,839 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 192,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 182,370 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 182,058 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 167,164 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 166,946 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 163,839 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 159,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 154,502 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 145,780 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 137,679 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 137,679 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 121,778 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 112,941 miles

both rear tyres tread stepping

Pass 17 Sep 2015 924,891 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 CZD is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CZD, 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 CZD registered?

CP62 CZD is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for CP62 CZD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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