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E4 CLL

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,842 mi
Last recorded74,842 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 CLL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 74,842 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2025 71,123 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 71,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 68,633 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 68,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 65,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 62,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres worn lumpy

Fail 19 Jul 2022 62,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres worn lumpy

Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,745 miles

both rear tyres lumpy on edges.

Fail 6 Aug 2021 59,745 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

both rear tyres lumpy on edges.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 50,656 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 43,743 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 37,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

possible fault on hazard switch

Pass 25 May 2016 29,296 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 21,228 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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E4 CLL is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze 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 E4 CLL, 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 E4 CLL registered?

E4 CLL is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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