2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · J8 BAM
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17/10/2012. Recorded mileage 121,488 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
J8 BAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 121,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J8 BAM Mileage History
- 14/07/2023106,086 mi
- 14/07/2023106,088 mi+2 mi
- 10/07/2024113,257 mi+7,169 mi
- 10/07/2024113,257 mi
- 22/07/2025121,488 mi+8,231 mi
Average of roughly 7,612 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J8 BAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V40 (J8 BAM) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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