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WD62 CAX

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,828 mi
Last recorded79,828 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD62 CAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 79,828 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 73,217 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 73,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 67,875 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 62,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 56,541 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 49,967 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 43,503 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 36,852 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2018 29,469 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 24,760 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,114 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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WD62 CAX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WD62 CAX, 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 WD62 CAX registered?

WD62 CAX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is WD62 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD62 CAX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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