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CV62 WHB

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,633 mi
Last recorded105,633 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 WHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 105,633 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 105,631 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 97,917 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 90,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 90,076 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 81,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,675 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 64,675 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 61,253 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,260 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 57,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) track rod end to steering arm excess play/wear (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,481 miles

inner shoulder worn on offside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,761 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,447 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CV62 WHB is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV62 WHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CV62 WHB is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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