2012 VOLVO V401.6L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2012 VOLVO V40 is a Diesel vehicle with a 1560cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 106,513.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2012 Volvo V40 (AD62 AAU) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2022 to April 2023, with 2 MOT tests on record.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 0 fails. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
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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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