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CP62 HCU

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

255,929 mi
Last recorded255,929 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 255,929 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 242,770 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 242,551 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 230,371 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 217,509 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 216,439 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 203,451 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 203,043 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 202,762 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 190,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 169,869 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 169,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 144,509 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 110,287 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 94,581 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 74,877 miles

nearside front tyre, outer sidewall cut (no cord)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 74,877 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre, outer sidewall cut (no cord)

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 HCU 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 64.7%.

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 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 HCU, 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

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What year was CP62 HCU registered?

CP62 HCU is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is CP62 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 HCU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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