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FA12 CAS

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,323 mi
Last recorded52,323 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA12 CAS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 52,323 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 52,323 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 41,122 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 36,779 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 33,003 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 27,037 miles

Offside mirror unit and side indicator damaged and taped up

Pass 20 Nov 2020 24,803 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on indicating a low pressure

Pass 26 Nov 2019 21,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

tpms lamp indicates a low pressure

Pass 30 Oct 2018 9,974 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 9,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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FA12 CAS is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA12 CAS, 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 11 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FA12 CAS registered?

FA12 CAS is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 November 2015.

Is FA12 CAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA12 CAS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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