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CP62 DJF

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,109 mi
Last recorded195,109 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 DJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 195,109 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre on 2 mm and nail on centre

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

both front head light perished

Fail 26 Sep 2025 195,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

service light is on

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre on 2 mm and nail on centre

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

both front head light perished

Pass 7 Oct 2024 162,129 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 123,476 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 123,441 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE LIMIT 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,122 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,141 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,060 miles

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Fail 10 Mar 2021 83,060 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears.. (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 18 Mar 2020 80,435 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,442 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 67,651 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 67,651 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 53,636 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 53,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,397 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DJF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DJF, 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 DJF registered?

CP62 DJF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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