VOLVO V402012 · 1.6L 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 121,327.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2012 Volvo V40 (C7 DFR), we found 5 MOT results in the period of July 2022 to July 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
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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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