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MJ62 CYF

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,047 mi
Last recorded183,047 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 CYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 183,047 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 166,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 161,479 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 161,479 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 156,544 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 19 Aug 2019 145,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 145,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 131,820 miles

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 117,185 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,796 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Aug 2016 110,796 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,559 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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MJ62 CYF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MJ62 CYF, 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 MJ62 CYF registered?

MJ62 CYF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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