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CP62 HCV

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,165 mi
Last recorded175,165 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 HCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 175,165 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 169,369 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 162,870 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s side indicator lens damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2022 162,870 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s side indicator lens damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2022 159,284 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s side indicator lens damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2022 159,284 miles

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

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s side indicator lens damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2021 137,765 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 137,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both O/Side & N/Side inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 121,803 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

large screw in n/s/f tyre

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly blured

n/s side repeater lens broken

n/s/r wheel rim dented

o/s headlamp beam image slightly blured

Fail 7 Sep 2020 121,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

large screw in n/s/f tyre

n/s side repeater lens broken

n/s/r wheel rim dented

o/s headlamp beam image slightly blured

Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,378 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 99,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,159 miles

advise brake discs all round lipped and worn

Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler neck damp

Fail 20 Sep 2017 59,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler neck damp

Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,941 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,132 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 36,112 miles

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

Nearside 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 HCV is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HCV, 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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CP62 HCV is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is CP62 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 HCV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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