2012 VOLVO V402.0L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2012 VOLVO V40? It's a Diesel with a 1984cc engine showing 143,197 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1984cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2012 Volvo V40 (F25 PJT), we found 5 MOT results in the period of November 2023 to December 2025.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.
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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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