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CP62 FYA

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,294 mi
Last recorded136,294 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 136,294 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 131,863 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both Tyres Starting To Step On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 131,852 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both Tyres Starting To Step On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 127,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 121,429 miles

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

Offside Front day timing running light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2022 116,665 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 111,739 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,212 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 97,166 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 89,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,624 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,978 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 64,978 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 FYA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 FYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CP62 FYA?

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What year was CP62 FYA registered?

CP62 FYA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is CP62 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 FYA 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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