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CP62 NJZ

2012 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,390 mi
Last recorded116,390 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 NJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 116,390 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Side marker lamp not working

Offside Full beam bulb incorrectly fitted

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 116,384 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Side marker lamp not working

Offside Full beam bulb incorrectly fitted

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

Pass 29 May 2025 106,527 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 106,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 99,444 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 99,444 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 90,993 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 90,990 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 79,930 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 79,927 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 71,454 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 62,824 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 62,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,391 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,956 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 52,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,127 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 30,914 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 27,693 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 22,877 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 22,876 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear 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 NJZ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ registered?

CP62 NJZ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is CP62 NJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 NJZ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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