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CV62 PUA

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,950 mi
Last recorded54,950 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 PUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 54,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 54,950 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lever to the stop (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 52,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 50,460 miles

slight travel on hand brake lever

Pass 2 Aug 2023 47,173 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 44,915 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 44,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge close 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 41,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge close 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 38,482 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 34,763 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 31,332 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall is scuffed

Fail 18 Aug 2017 27,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall is scuffed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,457 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,760 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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CV62 PUA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV62 PUA, 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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CV62 PUA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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