VOLVO V402012 · 1.6L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
With 140,488 miles recorded, this Silver 2012 VOLVO V40 runs on Diesel with a 1560cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Volvo V40 (AC12 LAB) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between November 2023 and December 2025.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
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Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Air conditioning compressor failure(Moderate)
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springs(Moderate)
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
- Water ingress around windscreen and scuttle(Moderate)
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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