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E8 CMA

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,278 mi
Last recorded66,278 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 CMA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 66,278 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 56,418 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 46,188 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 42,639 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 42,577 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 42,575 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,389 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 42,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,311 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,835 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 41,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,546 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracked/worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge. 205/50R17 93V.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,969 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,577 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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E8 CMA is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 E8 CMA, 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 E8 CMA registered?

E8 CMA is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is E8 CMA safe to buy?

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