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CP62 FRO

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,090 mi
Last recorded127,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 FRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 127,090 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 123,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trialing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 123,797 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trialing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 122,130 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn edge

rear shocker slight weak

trailing arm bushes split

Pass 9 Dec 2022 120,273 miles

Nearside Front (Outer tyre tread slightly worn)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 117,190 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 2 Nov 2020 114,119 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 107,538 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 107,398 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 95,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,372 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,327 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 FRO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

CP62 FRO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is CP62 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 FRO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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